survival

In a world on the brink of total collapse, Yagami Rei awakens with the ultimate cheat — the Nen ability Equivalent Exchange. He can form binding contracts with others, trading something they value for their very essence. Their talent. Their strength. Their future. In return, they receive unimaginable power. Knowing the zombie apocalypse is only days away, Rei doesn’t waste time. At Fujimi Academy, he sets his sights on the most beautiful and dangerous girls in the school: The purple-haired sword demoness Busujima Saeko, whose bloodlust hides behind a perfect smile. The airheaded, outrageously curvaceous school nurse Marikawa Shizuka. The fiery tsundere spearwoman Miyamoto Rei. The genius pink-haired loli Takagi Saya. And even the mature, seductive Takagi Yuriko — the queen of the prestigious Takagi family. With every contract, the girls grow stronger, awakening terrifying Nen abilities while Rei himself becomes an unstoppable monster through their combined growth. As the dead rise and society crumbles, Rei builds his harem of overpowered beauties and carves a path of carnage through the apocalypse. He doesn’t just want to survive. He wants to dominate this broken world — and keep every last one of his women safe while doing it. "I don’t steal power. I trade for it. And trust me… they always pay the price willingly."

A high-stakes management consultant from Boston trades spreadsheets for a Glock 19 after waking up in 2008 London as James Moriarty. Trapped in the BBC Sherlock universe years before the detective's debut, he must refine his Spider's Web ability to transform a sloppy criminal crew into a global empire. While balancing a dangerous romance with Molly Hooper, he applies corporate efficiency to the underworld, discovering that his new body possesses lethal muscle memory perfectly suited for the upcoming Great Game

Marcus Cole was a FEMA Emergency Management Specialist who died saving a civilian during a building collapse, only to awaken in the unforgiving Mojave Wasteland. He is now the host of the Sovereign System, a high-level kingdom-building interface designed to transform a lone survivor into the leader of a powerhouse faction. Starting with a small settlement called Haven, Marcus must navigate the brutal politics of the Boneyard and New Reno while managing a complex Technology Tree that blends pre-war science with supernatural anomalies. As he works alongside Vera Sandoval to secure trade routes and defend against the Brotherhood of Steel, he must contend with a rising System Corruption level that threatens his physical form. With the Faction Leader Protocol guiding his every expansion, Marcus isn't just surviving the post-apocalypse—he’s architecting a new civilization, proving that in a world of dust and radiation, the most powerful weapon is a foundation that refuses to crumble.

Valor is dying. Karalinde—Kar—has no memory of it, but the powers to save his fading world, or finish killing it, lie dormant within him. For Kar and his family, their last hope lies in Iridess: the one city where life still thrives. The home they once fled. He was never told why. Now—thrust back into that city—he must uncover the truth about his heritage, even as the powers buried within him begin to awaken. Iridess might kill him first though. Monsters called crystbeasts now roam the ruins of Valor, hardened hunters wield newly awakened abilities, and ruthless guilds vie for territory. Kar will have to grow strong quickly—strong enough to protect the people he cares about… and survive what he’s becoming.

"In this life, my wedding dress was meant to be my shroud, and the man at the altar, my executioner." I woke up inside the pages of a tragic novel as Cherise, a minor character destined to be the sacrificial lamb. According to the original plot, my role was simple: marry the "Blood Duke," Galen, and die at his hands on our wedding night to trigger his transformation into the world’s ultimate villain. But as I stand at the altar, looking into Galen’s cold, soul-piercing eyes, I realize I’m not ready to let the curtains close on my life just yet. To survive, I must play the part of the "Fragile Bride" perfectly. I use my pale skin and trembling hands to stir a protectiveness in Galen that he didn’t know he possessed. However, the palace is a viper’s nest. My rival, Elena, is determined to see me dead, going as far as "gifting" me the cursed Phoenix wedding dress—a garment tied to Galen’s darkest trauma. One wrong move, and the dress won't just be a fashion statement; it will be my shroud. Now, I am caught in a lethal game of obsession and secrets. Galen is starting to look at me not as a sacrifice, but as a woman he’d burn the world to keep. Can I unravel the mystery of the Fénix and tame the villain’s heart, or will my "fragility" be the very thing that shatters under the weight of his dark love?

Innate Spirits are the physical manifestation of people’s souls, proof of their deepest desires and true nature. In a world where the powerful rule everything, those with weak or nonexistent spirits are completely dismissed. When children attain the age of 16, every child awakens their Innate Spirit through the awakening test, a moment that determines their fate all through their life. Cole was immediately termed trash. He failed to awaken, and all that was in the place of his spirit was an obscure figure no one could make out, but its presence briefly seemed to oppress all present. The feeling was fleeting, and Cole was branded as worthless; he was set to be reduced to nothing but a servant, discarded by a world that values power above all else. Desperate to defy his fate, Cole chased a chance at change, only to be met with overwhelming danger. In the face of death, his soul finally responded, and his innate spirit awakened. But the earth-shattering power he expected never came; instead, he received a book. Runes are deeply engraved all over its cover. Giving off intense oppressive vibes. A book that would grow alongside him and one day become the foundation upon which all life and all laws are rewritten.

"I don't care about being a genius. I want to be the Strongest." In the original timeline, Naoya Zen'in was arrogant trash destined to die pitifully. But in this timeline, a single encounter with the "Sorcerer Killer," Toji Fushiguro, shattered his pride as a child. Realizing that talent alone wasn't enough to reach the apex, Naoya imposed upon himself the "Ten Bindings." To gain power that rivals the strongest, he sacrificed his freedom. He is forbidden from using weapons. He must speak in poetic meter. He must act as a perfect gentleman. He must endure hellish asceticism daily. In exchange? He became the Fastest Sorcerer in history, capable of moving at speeds that leave even Satoru Gojo in the dust. Now, armed with overwhelming speed, massive wealth, and a hidden "scumbag" personality that he can never let show: • He hires Toji Fushiguro as a P.E. teacher to keep him from becoming a bum. • He saves Maki and Mai from their clan’s abuse—and somehow turns Mai into a "Magical Girl" with a pink mace? • He beats Satoru Gojo into a draw (and makes him vomit). This is the story of a Naoya Zen'in who walks the thorny path of self-imposed restrictions to break the curse of his clan. He complains internally, acts saintly externally, and accidentally saves the Jujutsu world along the way.

When a bullet leaves the gun, it either hits the target… or it misses. To survive, our heroes must embark on a secret mission—one shrouded in danger, mystery, and impossible choices. A mission that will decide their fate. When the countdown begins… there’s no turning back. Disclaimer : This story contains a few scenes that some readers may find scary or slightly graphic and i tried my best to reduce them as much as possible, as they were more bloody. Please avoid reading if such content may cause discomfort. formerly titled " The Countdown ( season one ) " This story was previously published on another platform under my account. I am the original author.

You are part of the system’s elegant game. If a system you enter to be healed keeps the price of exit hidden…

In Vexum, the Dimension of War Mathematics, every conflict is an equation and every emotion is a weakness. Kael Ashenvane was taken at age three and raised inside the Strategium, a windowless pyramid where children are forged into living weapons of pure strategy. By seventeen, he was the youngest operative ever certified. He was perfect. Precise. Obedient. He was also never supposed to find the anomaly. When Kael discovers that Vexum's conflicts are being engineered from outside his dimension, his own institution turns on him and throws him into a world where intellect means nothing and his body isn't strong enough to be seen. Stripped of everything, he discovers Severance, a power system that lets you sacrifice pieces of yourself for abilities beyond mortal limits. A memory. A sense. An emotion. The more you give up, the stronger you become. But Kael has something no one else does. He can see probability. Not guess it. Not model it. See it. Every outcome, every percentage, every shifting odd laid bare in real-time. Where others sever blindly and hope, Kael sees exactly what each sacrifice will cost and what it will yield before he ever makes the cut. He trades less of himself for more power than should be possible. "Every outcome has a number. I just have to find the one worth betting on." There's one problem. Someone engineered his entire life to put him on a path toward a specific Severance pattern. One that, if completed, would erase every dimension in existence. Kael wasn't raised to be a strategist. He was built to be a bomb. Now, hunted across twenty-seven dimensions by factions that want to use him, control him, or kill him, he has to do the one thing no equation can solve: Choose who he wants to be.

Ju Ruyun, a national award-winning doctor proficient in both modern and traditional Chinese medicine, was a genius feared by all. Cold, ruthless, and emotionless, she ruled both the medical world and the underworld, becoming the youngest mafia boss in history. She loved experiments, diseases, poisons, and acids—life and death were nothing more than research subjects to her. Su Yuxin, on the other hand, was the useless and naïve young miss of the General’s Manor, ridiculed by the entire Wu Kingdom. Manipulated, humiliated, and discarded like a puppet, she eventually met a tragic death. One was a genius among geniuses. The other was a laughingstock known as trash. Fate twisted, and the soul of Ju Ruyun transmigrated into Su Yuxin’s body. “Heaven has given me another chance. This time, I will take everything I desire. No one can stop me—not even the gods.” With unparalleled medical knowledge, extraordinary beauty, and monstrous cultivation talent, Su Yuxin rises from disgrace, crushing all her enemies without mercy. The phoenix has risen from the ashes. Walking a dangerous path filled with blood, betrayal, and heavenly trials, she aims not just for survival but also to seize the throne and become the sovereign of the world. From a ridiculed mortal to an immortal legend, her reborn shakes the heavens and rewrites her destiny itself.

Transmigrated into modern Japan. A world that should have been peaceful… yet hides cursed spirits, sorcerers, and battles fought in the shadows. This is the world of Jujutsu Kaisen. With Carian sorcery in his hands, the Dark Moon Greatsword at his side, and power far beyond special grade, Luo Yu steps into this unfamiliar world—not as a victim of fate, but as a king reborn. By day, he attends high school. By night, he walks through curses and spirits as their natural predator. And while the world trembles beneath cursed energy, he carries only one true goal— To give Ranni a new body… and begin a new Age of the Stars in this world. An Elden Lord has transmigrated. The age of curses is about to change.

The Age of Ascension has begun. A distant war, once fought by the ancients, has returned — its influence now bleeding into the lesser realms, consuming both the weak and the strong alike. In this new era, survival depends on one thing: Transcendence. Titles have appeared, granting power beyond mortal limits. To live is to rise. To fail is to be left behind. Amid all this chaos, what am I to do when even my body isn’t mine alone? {PLS NOTE: Do not read if you are faint of heart, It is a horror/gory book. For those who say it isn't horrifying enough, I implore thee to post suggestions.} Note: slow burn, or is it called slow progression ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

"It took us three days to clear the first floor," Jax shouted, backing up as the creature lunged. "This is our first mission together." Mira laughed, sharp and breathless, already moving. "You worry too much." She slid past him, blade flashing.

Jasmine received "shocking" news: she had to marry the Dragon Ghost as his wife. But in exchange, after the marriage, she would inherit the entire estate, subjects, and territory of her husband. Jasmine was overjoyed: "Is there such a sweet deal in this world?" On the wedding day, she dressed up sharply and stepped into the magnificent cathedral, casting an affectionate glance toward her future partner. And then she saw... a Dragon Egg. The majestic Dragon Ghost was nowhere to be seen; there was only an egg lying there all by itself. Inventory of assets: A dilapidated castle, with drafty winds blowing in from all directions. Subjects: Three hundred skin-and-bone slaves who, at first glance, looked like walking skeletons about to collapse from hunger. Territory: A dead land spanning ten thousand square kilometers around the Dragon Valley, so desolate that "dogs eat stones and chickens eat pebbles." Jasmine knew she had fallen for the scam of the century, but unfortunately, the knights who escorted Jasmine here had long since "whipped their horses and vanished," running away a long time ago. An old butler, so aged he could barely walk, tremblingly stepped forward, waiting for the new Lord's instructions: "My Lord..." Jasmine held the "egg-husband" in her arms, and her rational nerves snapped: "I have land and people, could I really let myself starve to death?" Putting words into action, Jasmine rolled up her sleeves and officially embarked on the path of tilling the soil to get rich. Many years later. A strange town suddenly appeared on the mainland, rumored to be obscenely wealthy. From that place flowed exquisite fabrics, pure white porcelain, and sparkling jewelry... Anyone who had ever set foot there could not help but exclaim in amazement, while wandering poets competed to compose poems praising that prosperity until their throats were sore. A certain greedy King became overcome with avarice and brought a massive army, intending to seize the town for his own. The result? They were treated to the sight of a giant dragon descending from the sky to "pay them a visit."

A soul from Earth transmigrates into the Southern Border’s Black Blood Stockade. No system, no cheats, only the memories of the survival laws from the world of Reverend Insanity. Lin Mu, with only B-grade aptitude, knows he is but a moth to the flame in this cruel world. To reach the peak, he must become more ruthless than the demonic path and more hypocritical than the righteous path. He starts by intercepting the legendary Liquor Worm, the very treasure that began Fang Yuan's legend. In this world, there is no right or wrong, only benefits. Follow Lin Mu as he uses his knowledge of the future to refine the world itself into his own blood-colored path. What to Expect: 1.ruthless MC: No harem, no romance, only benefits. 2.Deep Schemes: High-IQ battles and cold-blooded survival. 3.Daily Updates: At least 1 chapter every day! Author’s Note (Originality & Translation): This is a work of fanfiction inspired by Reverend Insanity. The plot and original characters are created by me. I utilize AI tools for translation and localizing the prose to ensure the best "RI style" reading experience. Read up to 5 Chapters Ahead on Patreon: https://patreon.com/yokocat0618

I only publish this novel on ScribbleHub and Webnovel. If you see it on any other website, it has been reposted without my permission. ... Immortality sounds glorious—right up until you’re the one still standing at the family altar while everyone else turns to names on wood... and Elian found it in the hard way. This isn’t the quick-breakthrough kind of world. Pills spoil. Talismans smudge. The sect counts spirit stones before it counts favors. Years go by between small steps, and every step costs something. Elian has a cheat—but only with a bit of advantages, survival is uncertain, and the harsh realities of immortality come to life. He grows up in a cultivation clan where “family” means both shelter and competition. As he lives longer, he starts outlasting the people who taught him how to hold a sword. And what of the tired trope of men endlessly pursuing women? Why not flip the script? Why can’t the so-called “righteous female ancestor” seek out younger male cultivators—not for schemes, but out of genuine love or even because she's captivated by his youthful charm? No heaven-defying bloodline. No instant power-ups. Just a patient, clever cultivator learning where to bend and where to bite. This story was born out of my deep fascination with xianxia and cultivation novels—a genre I’ve devoured for years. But as I read, one question kept lingering in my mind: what would a true cultivation world look like? For years, I’ve been asking myself these questions while consuming cultivation stories, and now, I’ve written this story to discover the answers. Because it draws inspiration from so many xianxia novels, I’ve decided to place it in the fan fiction section. (I will use chinese names and a bit of western elements) No system.

When Feng Qi awoke, he realized the world had been completely overturned. Wherever his eyes fell, the land was strewn with desiccated bones. All life had withered away. [Warning: Three hundred meters ahead lies a database. It contains historical records, including a detailed account of your untimely death. You should go take a look.] [Trust me—don’t go west. You could die!] [Do you see that black stone monument? You decide to approach it and investigate.] “I don’t want to!” Feng Qi protested, resisting the voice echoing in his mind. [No. You do.] … Guided by that mysterious voice, Feng Qi begins to traverse between reality and the future, gradually uncovering the truth of this ruined world—and searching for a way to change it. For it is only after witnessing true darkness that one comes to long endlessly for the light.

After 4 years of bitter isolation, hatred, and malice, Takeshi decides to emerge from his solitude into the harsh world where humans generally use Aura, in order to recover his sword. This initial goal served as a motive for Takeshi to strive toward greater goals he had long desired to achieve, and now the opportunity has come for him to develop himself and fulfill what he aspires to.

Every soul is like a star. They burn in life, fall in death, yet— Their light remains in memory. *** Lukas lived a quiet life until a sudden accident ended it. He opens his eyes in Terros, a world of magic and swords, reborn into a powerful noble house. Misfortune strikes again, making him lose everything he had. To survive, he must learn how mana flows, how swords are used, and which pieces of himself he needs to discard. His path takes him through the dark side of a world ruled by strength. He traverses vast continents, uncovers ancient secrets, conquers dungeons, and participates in wars. He doesn’t want glory. He wants to live. And somewhere in this vast, cruel world, the girl he lost might be alive.