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The world believes the Chimera Ant King is dead. After the explosion of the Miniature Rose, the royal palace of East Gorteau is erased from existence, its ruins buried, its history silenced by the Hunter Association. Humanity moves on, convinced that the greatest threat it ever faced has been eliminated. But death did not claim everything. Bound by a devotion that transcended species, logic, and power, Meruem and Komugi survived. Through an unprecedented fusion of Nen—born not from ambition, but from absolute attachment—the poison was neutralized, and life was preserved. The cost, however, was immense. Meruem awakens changed. His overwhelming power has diminished. His monstrous form has softened, becoming almost human. And for the first time, he is no longer driven by conquest. Komugi, now able to see, remains at his side—unaware of the true nature of the power she awakened, yet inseparable from the king whose fate is now bound to hers. Together, they leave the ruins behind. What follows is not a story of domination, but of wandering. As Meruem travels through the human world, he is forced to confront questions no king was ever meant to face: What is strength, when it can no longer impose itself? What is humanity, when seen from within rather than above? And what remains of a ruler, once the throne has vanished? Meanwhile, unseen forces begin to stir. Hunters sense an absence where power once reigned. Nen reacts to a presence that should not exist. And the fragile balance between species, history, and memory begins to shift. This is the story of a fallen king—not seeking redemption, nor forgiveness—but understanding. A quiet journey across a world that was never meant to survive him.

In a world torn by war, monsters roam the wilds, and the fragile balance between races teeters on the edge of collapse. Nations fight for control, and a Church that speaks in the name of light walks in its shadow, enforcing its doctrine with unwavering force and a demand for purity. Amid cities ruled with an iron grip and whispers of forgotten legends, one tale rises above the rest - the myth of the Gem of Origin, a relic said to grant its bearer the power to reshape the world. But not everyone seeks prophecy or power. Some fight in silence, hidden in the dark, protecting what little peace remains. And as the Church's influence spreads like wildfire, a far deeper hunt begins - one that will leave nothing unchanged. Milo is a warrior who fights with his fists to protect the stability of his life and the lives of others.

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."

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Transmigrating into the multiverse of Comprehensive Anime, Luo Shu awakened the Divine Pantheon Reconstruction System—his supposed path to becoming a Supreme God King. However… The very first step was to recruit a Familia. Fine. But why were all the members designated as anime heroines? And why were most of them from slice-of-life shows?! Not to mention “Young Miss Mira” — wrong universe, much? System, this so-called Divine Pantheon you’re making me build is clearly messed up. And what’s with this looming “Abyssal Invasion” nonsense? With life itself trolling him, Luo Shu can only team up with Utaha Kasumigaoka, Eriri Spencer Sawamura, and Chisato Nishikigi… and hope the multiverse survives.

Ye Xing transmigrated into a world fused with various anime, equipped with the standard protagonist template—orphaned, with only his name left on the family register. Just as he thought he could enjoy a peaceful daily life, he discovered that this seemingly ordinary world was infested with evil spirits? And among his classmates was a girl named Miko Yotsuya? Bad news: the dangers in this daily world were multiplying. Good news: he wasn’t exactly normal either. Evil spirits and spectres? I’ll devour them raw! The Abstract Holy Body Exorcist, deploying!

There is an unknown secret organization who's plane is to take over the world and "make it perfect". The main protagonist is just a normal man, but one day in a terrorist attack he become suspicious about the attack and soon he gets the answer........

After discovering a hidden message in his late uncle's library, Hoku is seized by a profound fascination that sweeps him into a distorted timeframe—where he awakens without memories in 'The Sequel,' a perilous alternate universe plagued by fallen epochs and coinciding timelines. As the mysteries within each world grow more obscure, Hoku finds himself unraveling the creations that ordained him as the ‘Navigator of the Timestream.’ His passage sets him against the followers of a formidable deity known as "The Abundant Creator," leading him inevitably to recover the past and pursue the enigmatic truths of greater beings upon his own.

[Tower Defense + Infinite + Survival + Harem (Gathering Wives) + Upgrade] After regaining consciousness, everyone discovered that they had been taken to a strange building, forced into participation in an infinite game. This world was shrouded in mist, monsters lurked everywhere, and before those horrifying creatures, humanity was nothing more than insignificant ants. The only safe place was their personal room, and the only thing protecting them from the monsters outside was the door. Rover was brought into this world as well, but he was fortunate enough to obtain an SSS rank Class: Omni Mechanic. As long as he used [Relax], he could gain Omni Points, allowing him to upgrade anything. His harem not only helped defend his room against the monsters but also generated Omni Points for him. From [Rotted Wooden Door], he upgraded it into [Immortal Divine Gate] From [Wooden Bolt Turret], upgraded into [Radiant Turret] From [Zombie Virus], upgraded into [Awakening Serum] From [Normal Zombie], upgraded into [Hell Lord] His harem was upgraded as well, gaining strength that everyone craved. In a world overflowing with despair and agony, Rover was somehow living happily with his harem, as if enjoying a luxurious resort.

I died on my 25th birthday. The problem is…I woke up again. Sarafina Ainsley returns from the dead with memories she shouldn’t have and questions she can’t ignore. Why were strangers watching her? Why did her blood feel like it was burning that night? And why does Valeries City suddenly feel too alive…,too aware of her? As she begins to sense powers she never knew she had, Sarafina realizes an unsettling truth: Someone knows what she is. Someone has been waiting. Someone should have killed her properly. Two men seem impossibly tied to her rebirth Alistair Draven, a dangerous hybrid whose presence calms something wild inside her. Cassian Crowley, her best friend who appears far too protective… and far too prepared. The world she once knew is cracking at the edges, revealing shadows she isn’t ready to face. And somewhere in those shadows lies the reason she died and why she came back. Some destinies don’t wait. Some chase you down. And hers is waking.

https://www.royalroad.com/profile/814934 "I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com." In the tale of history and the shrouds of darkness, who was watching? Who was calling?  The Voices of the unseen watching from the rifts, awaiting their time of calamity. In the Shadow of the gods and monsters, nestled between nations lies a place not marked on any official map, A place known only to those who need it most. They call it the  House of Red-Hill. To the mundane, it's a charitable home for war orphans and lost children. A quiet estate just beyond the edge of the Nation of Aegis, run by a woman once hailed as the brightest mind, but Red-Hill is no sanctuary. beneath its warm halls and shared meals, the children are trained in silence, secrecy, and survival. They are taught not to pray but to act, to kill, to protect.  Each child is raised to not just face the monsters lurking in the shadows but to be bought, licensed, and employed by those afraid to rely on divine mercy alone.  Some call it salvation, Others call it exploitation. But to the children of Red-Hill, it's just home. And every night, when the rifts groan, they lie awake in their beds.... waiting for their next assignment.

Bulma Starch, a 16-year-old junior researcher, has her back against the wall. Intellectually disinherited and under the shadow of her father's academic disgrace, she bets everything on the radar she developed to prove that Brief Starch wasn't crazy: the seven anomalous signals he studied are real. Her search leads her to the hostile Wontonka zone, where her scientific logic clashes head-on with Goku, a mountain boy who just wants to protect his grandfather's legacy. The two end up joining forces on a bizarre journey in search of the seven dragon balls.

Killed in a gang shootout, the feared mafia boss should have died. However, he woke up in another world as the most useless prince of an ancient kingdom. Hated by the nobles, ignored by the king, and targeted by princes from different mothers, the prince was marked for elimination. Yet, behind his frail body lies the mind of a man who once ruled the underworld. On the streets, power is built on loyalty, fear, and blood. At the palace, it's no different. Using mafia tactics and ruthless strategies, the fallen prince begins his rise. One mistake from his enemies is enough. This kingdom is just another territory.

[Ding! Ten successful Executions Achieved, +10 Strength.] [Ding! Hundred Successfull Execution Achieved, Reward - Insta-Kill Token.] ... Abyssal Invasion forcibly integratrated the Earth with Infinite Record, An Omnnisicent system that judged the Earthling too weak, a forceful Evolution process was started to strengthen them. ... Xavier Crownheart, was thrown into the jail on False charges with no hope of ever getting out... Until Apocalypse arrives. Awakening a Unique class DeathWill Executioner that allows him to grow stronger with every kill. However he soon became untangled in a cosmic schemes, a failed Familiar summoning ties his fate to the Abyssal Queen Zerin, the world labels him as a Traitor, A demon Queen slave. However reality is different instead of becoming Slave Xavier becomes the Master.

Neva and Rhett—two young souls—find their heartstrings woven in love. But just as passion and peace begin to bloom, fate intervenes. Bleak, haunting circumstances scatter blades across their romance, threatening to tear them apart. Ishmael—a man with a heart of thorns—yearns to mend the wound of losing Neva. And in the end, rays of love and joy filter through the clouds of horror that darken his world—as Neva appears before him once more. Twisted fate entangles them all, revealing the Game of Sphere, as misery scorches their souls. A concealed life beyond turns its pages—one after another—gathering sin and virtue, tragedy and fortune, strength and frailty, creation, love... and hate. Illusion is where we live—in the garden of Eden before the fall of man. Illusion is serenity—an evermore sanguine of love. The vision of paradise in the New Earth sows hope deep in the soul. The delusory pleasures of this world ignite the flames that burn in oceans of fire. Illusive Eden is rapture. Illusive Eden is tragedy. The fall of man—even now bleeds red. The whisper whirls the dawn of a man—he who pretends to be the hero. --- The girl who once vowed to be his forever Now forbids him to ever appear. She refuses to recognize him, Disregarding all he ever was. He vows to protect her. Yet he is the terrifying truth she prays is a lie. He trips her, rips her apart— He's the living tragedy looming over her life. He once was her Elayne, now her hiraeth. He is the villain—pretending to be the hero. --- The Lord is the way— Steady through the wilderness. The King is the truth— Burning through the lies. The Father is the life— Breathing spirit into dust. She kneels before the Ruler, The God who shaped galaxies— He has called her a poet. Her tongue shall be anointed. Her poetry shall be the rivers of His word. She will scatter seeds in broken fields, And He will send the sun. He will send the rain. He will draw the roots down deep. He yields to the Ruler, The God of blazing holiness— He has called him a soldier. His fists shall be unclenched. The sword of the Spirit rests in his grip. He will shield the sower of the seeds, As storms rise against the harvest. His strength will be not his own, But drawn from the marrow of grace. This faith shall shake the mountains, For He has conquered the filth of the flesh. This flame will cleanse the shadows. For He has defeated the darkness. This love shall live on for eternity, For He has overcome the mortal world.

The world has ended so many times that people count its collapses on their fingers. Fresh air no longer exists—only the stench of sulphur, iron, and dust-choked sunlight. Yet this is not what haunts humanity’s nightmares. Extraterrestrial beasts known as Hulakas descend without warning—calamities capable of erasing cities if not exterminated in time. Avery, a struggling newspaper editor, never meant to be involved in any of it. But a chain of coincidences far too deliberate drags him into the orbit of Karma—a secret organization that hunts Hulakas by borrowing power from gods, manifested as supernatural abilities called Deeds. Gods exist. And that is the problem. If gods are real, why did they watch the world burn? Why did they allow war after war, sin after sin, extinction after extinction? Avery soon learns that survival does not belong to heroes, lovers, or saints—but to liars, opportunists, and those willing to hide their true cards. To live, he must abandon everything he once cherished… and walk a path where truth is fatal, faith is a weapon, and even the gods are watching him with interest.

When her boyfriend invites her to his hometown for his parent’s anniversary, Lyra imagines a quiet trip, a weekend of polite introductions and good food. Instead an attack shatters the town's peaceful facade. Out of the shadows, another pack descends, and in an instant, the humans around her transform, shifting into wolves right before her eyes. What should have been impossible unfolds in the span of a heartbeat. The world Lyra thought she knew crumbles, and in its place stands a truth more terrifying and beautiful than anything she could have imagined. And then comes the most unsettling realization of all, only Lyra could have stumbled into this world. The town is invisible to normal humans. No one else can see it. Which means Lyra is not normal at all. Drawn deeper into the conflict between rival packs, Lyra begins to sense something stirring within herself. A power she cannot name. A history she does not yet understand. The town sees it even before she dares to believe it—the mark of someone who belongs to a different kind of bloodline, one just as ancient as the wolves’. But with her power still dormant, and her place between humans and wolves uncertain, Lyra must confront the question she’s avoided her entire life: who is she really, and what is she destined to become? -------- Alpha Cyrus is haunted by a curse as old as age itself. Long before he was born, his once-great pack, vast, prosperous, and united was broken apart. Wolves who could no longer bear the weight of the curse abandoned his ancestors, forming a rival pack that has grown into his greatest enemy. Where there was once strength, there is now division. Where there was once family, there is now war. He grew up in the shadow of that history. He saw the curse not only as tragedy but as weakness. Generations of wolves had been destroyed by the curse, brought to ruin when bonds were cut short, undone by grief when fate turned cruel. To him, the mate bond was nothing more than a poison disguised as love. He swore he would never allow it power over him, and he despised those who had lost themselves to it. Until Lyra Winters. The moment their paths cross, everything he thought he knew shatters. She is his mate. His. And with her comes a truth he never wanted to face. The bond is real, its pull undeniable. For the first time in his life, Cyrus understands the grief of those who came before him, because he can finally imagine what it would mean to lose her. But the curse that tore his ancestors apart is still alive, and the rival pack born from that division is rising stronger than ever. War is coming. Cyrus must fight not only to protect what remains of his people but also to shield Lyra from the fate that has destroyed every mate before her. For the first time in generations, he refuses to accept the ending written for his bloodline. For Lyra, he will fight the curse. For her, he will lead his pack against the wolves who once called his family their own. Because this time, he will not let history repeat itself. ------- WARNING This story is intended for mature readers. It contains dark themes, intense emotional conflict, violence, betrayal, intimacy and supernatural elements that may be uncomfortable or triggering to some audiences. Read it at your own risk.

She died betrayed, her crown shattered, her unborn child lost before it ever drew breath. Xiaozhen was once a princess of grace and restraint—until Zhang Cheng, the empire’s celebrated general, became the blade that ended her life. When she opens her eyes again, she finds herself returned to the past, standing before the very man who destroyed her. He does not recognize her yet. This second life, Xiaozhen chooses cruelty over mercy. Wearing the innocence of her former self like silk armor, she smiles, obeys, and allows her broken engagement to be restored. Every step is calculated. Every word is bait. The court believes her unchanged. They are wrong. Her revenge is not only for herself, but for the child who never lived to see the world. Yet fate introduces an anomaly—the Six-Eared Macaque. Unpredictable, sharp-tongued, and far too perceptive, he watches from the shadows with eyes that seem to pierce both lifetimes. He is neither ally nor enemy, neither pawn nor master. As secrets resurface and blood debts awaken, Xiaozhen walks the narrow path between control and ruin. In a world where destiny has already failed her once, she must decide— Will she bend fate to her will… or will the one who hears all truths expose the lies she lives by?

Alaina escapes to New York desperate for a fresh start—new job, new apartment, and a vow to never fall into another dangerous relationship. But all her careful plans shatter when she crosses paths with Aaron, a magnetic stranger whose dark intensity pulls her in from the moment their eyes meet. What should have been a single night of reckless passion becomes something she can’t walk away from—and something he refuses to let go.