Dylan has everything... wealth, name, and a future planned by his powerful CEO father. But as the only son, he feels trapped by a life that was never his choice. Desperate for freedom, he runs away to a public school to finally live on his own terms. There, he meets Flynn-the only son of a commoner, sharp-tongued, guarded, stubborn, and unlike anyone Dylan has ever met. At first, they clash, full of pride and misunderstandings. But when Dylan sees the hidden struggles Flynn carries, something in him changes. He starts to care-quietly, fiercely, and more deeply than he realized was possible. Flynn, who has never been cared for like this, doesn't know what to do with Dylan's attention, or the growing feeling in his own heart that he can no longer ignore. But while they fight their feelings, they remain unaware of a deeper bond already tying their lives together—a truth hidden just beyond their reach, waiting to surface at the worst possible time. Between rivalry and tenderness, denial and desire, Dylan and Flynn navigate their complicated youth - where the most important truths are the hardest to say aloud, and the most unforgettable stories are the ones left unspoken. "Some feelings are too real to say out loud. Some stories are too true to tell." This is theirs - OFF THE RECORD. ---------------------------------------------------- PROLOGUE "Do you know Flynn?" Dylan asked. "Flynn?" Nicole echoed, raising an eyebrow. "Yeah... Flynn Amaro Luz." "Oh, the handsome guy from the Regular Department. Who doesn't know him? He's not just good-looking — he's smart, too. Most of the professors know him, and I heard some seniors from the Star Department even tried to recruit him, but he refused. Why do you ask?" "I think... I like him," Dylan said quietly. Nicole blinked. "So the rumors are true?" "Rumors? What rumors?" Dylan asked, frowning slightly. "Well... it's not exactly a rumor, but a lot of girls have been fantasizing you two together since Foundation Week. I just have to ask—are you gay, Dylan?" "I'm not," he replied after a pause. "I don't feel this way about any other guy... just him. And honestly, I'm confused too." "But... don't you have a girlfriend?" Nicole asked. "We're not together anymore," Dylan said simply. "So you broke up because of Flynn?" "No... not exactly. But... maybe it has something to do with him," Dylan admitted with a small shrug. "Have you told him how you feel?" "No. I don't think I can." "Because he's a guy?" Nicole asked softly. "It's not that," Dylan said, shaking his head. "I know he's a guy — but I'm confused by how he acts around me. I try to be caring, sometimes even clingy, and he always stops me. But if he really didn't feel anything, shouldn't he have pushed me away completely?" "Well... only you can find out," Nicole said after a pause. "I don't know him personally, so I can't judge." Dylan looked out the window, his expression uncertain but determined. "Actually... I'm planning to confess tonight. After his performance." Nicole laughed softly. "You're something else, Dylan. Who would've thought that a guy who looks so rebellious could be tamed... by another guy?"

She was supposed to be just another spoiled heiress flatlining on a penthouse floor. One more overdose. One more file stamped “troubled rich girl.” Then Dr. Rowan Blackwood looked at her like she was *human* and that single, stupid moment of kindness lit a fuse no one saw coming. Now the seventeen-year-old billionaire heir won’t stop until she owns Rowan completely. Body. Mind. Soul. She’ll buy the hospital wing if she has to. She’ll show up at 3 a.m. outside Rowan’s locked apartment door. She’ll burn every boundary, break every rule, ruin every excuse Rowan tries to hide behind—because once someone sees the real, bleeding girl underneath the cocaine and couture, Isadora Ravencroft doesn’t let go. Ever. Rowan should run. Ethics scream it. The law demands it. Her career would survive it. But every time those fever-bright eyes lock on hers, every time that trembling, manic hand reaches out like it’s drowning… something inside the unflinching doctor starts to fracture. One wrong touch. One forbidden kiss in the dark. One night where detox sweat and desperate sobs blur into something neither of them can name. They’re not supposed to want this. They’re definitely not supposed to *need* this. But obsession doesn’t ask for permission. And healing… healing can look a lot like destruction when the wrong two people find each other at the worst possible time. Welcome to the kind of love that ruins lives—and might just save them anyway. Dark. Forbidden. Addictive. You won’t look away. Even when you know you should.

He’s her stepbrother, her sin and her biggest mistake waiting to happen. Catherine Brown thought moving in with her mother’s new husband couldn’t be harder until she met the cold, arrogant and sinfully attractive Julian Vaughn, her stepbrother. He hates her, teases her and gets under her skin everyday. He’s everything she should stay away from, off-limits and untouchable. But when his anger turns into something darker and hungrier, when he looks at her like he wants to ruin her innocence, Catherine realizes danger has a new name. And no matter how hard she tries, she can’t stop wanting the one man she’s not supposed to have. When hate turns to desire, who’s really in control? EXCERPT✨ “You’ve never had sex before?” Julian asked, disbelief flickering in his eyes. Catherine hesitated, then nodded, staring at the floor instead of him. He bit his lower lip, trying to rein in the thoughts crowding his mind. Goodness, she was too innocent for her own good. “So all you did with your previous boyfriends were just kisses and smooches?” She immediately stood, her cheeks flushed. “There are no boyfriends,” she blurted. “I’ve never even been kissed. Please don’t laugh at me.” Laugh? Hell no. Julian wasn’t laughing. He was fighting the urge to pull her close. Knowing she’d never been touched only made his hunger worse. She didn’t realize he’d moved until his breath brushed her ear, his voice dropping low and dangerous. “Catherine, just say the word and I’ll show you what it means to be touched by a man.” Her heart stuttered in her chest and he could hear every beat.

In her past life, he ruined her. In this one, he won’t let her go. In her past life, Princess Katerina was promised to Prince Maximilian, the man she loved… until he betrayed her and destroyed her name beyond repair. When duty demanded it, she married King Dorian to save her people. It was a marriage born of sacrifice, not desire. But Maximilian never let her go. Even after ascending the throne of a rival kingdom, he pursued her relentlessly... not as a lover, but as a hunter. An enemy king. A shadow that followed her across borders and battlefields. A war she could never escape. Because of him, she lost everything. Her name. Her achievements. And the most unforgivable loss of all... her children. She died without ever understanding why he destroyed her… or why he never stopped. Reincarnated into the modern world as Catherine Preston, she wants only one thing: a quiet life. She has wealth, a powerful family that adores her, and a brilliant mind meant for research, not war. This time, she believes merit will protect her. This time, she believes the world is fairer. She is wrong. Traitors circle her once more—stealing her work, erasing her name, cornering her with smiles and contracts. And just as she stands on the edge of ruin… he appears again. Not as her enemy. Not as a king. But as her savior. “Marry me,” Maximilian Whitmore says calmly. “I’ll give you everything you dream of.” Catherine refuses. She will not trust the man who destroyed her once already. But fate has other plans. A curse. A bond. A shackle she cannot break. The only way to ease the curse… is intimacy with the man she despised. Bound once more to the enemy king of her past life, Catherine must face a terrifying question: Does Maximilian truly not remember what he did… or is he hiding the truth behind those unreadable eyes? And when King Dorian returns in this life, offering her peace and safety… Two men. Two pasts. One woman who remembers everything. In a world where names mean power and love is a battlefield, was Maximilian her greatest enemy… or the truth she was never meant to uncover? A reincarnation romance of obsession, betrayal, fate-bound love, and painful second chances. #A heart-throbbing reincarnation romance filled with obsession, power, betrayal, and fate-bound love. #Enemies to lovers. Soul shackles. Overbearing kings. Painful second chances. #Slowburn romance. Update will be once a day and there will be bonus chapters if we reach milestones. Hope you'll join me in this journey.

This story explores dark psychological themes and morally disturbing character behavior. Reader discretion is advised. *** Jungtae saw that face again after all these years...but now he carried fear and trauma. Blood stained the hands of someone who had once been important to him. "Did you miss me?" Eight years ago, all Han Jungtae wanted was a quiet, peaceful life. He never imagined it would change the moment when the two guys entered his life. From that day on, Hyun Woojin and Kwon Owen drew him into a world tangled with secrets, obsession, and hidden motives. As Jungtae gets pulled deeper, he finds himself caught between Owen’s captivating charm and Woojin’s warm presence. Every choice he makes draws him closer to danger, and to a future he could never have imagined. ***Present-Backstory-Present ***Slow Burn

In a world where humans and werewolves coexists peacefully, there’s a young human girl named Angel, who wants nothing more in life than to become a Nun of the holy church. But on the day of her Ordination, disaster strikes, and her already sad life takes a rocky turn down the hill… How would she survive this terrible fate??

Originally from the slums, Adam was chosen as a candidate for an experiment to ignite the Spark - an entity that gives superpowers. However, he failed and was thrown into the Dead Lands - the place the world became after the fall of the Last Star, beginning a new era for mankind, dangerous and unexpected. He faced against monsters and dangerous anomalies, sometimes creating artifacts - the miracle of this world. Killing his first monster in deadly combat, Adam became a Phantom - one who could evolve, endlessly moving toward power. Follow Adam on his journey, from fighting monsters and exploring Dead Lands to endless evolution!

Natsuki arrived in the world of Naruto. He chose to let go of the savior complex, respect the fate of the chosen one, and live only for himself. Naruto: Sasuke! Sasuke: Naruto! Sakura: Stop it, you two! Don’t fight anymore! The rain poured relentlessly. Off to the side, Natsuki snacked on sunflower seeds, casually handing some over to his girlfriend, Tenten. Pain: He deflected my Shinra Tensei! Obito: I just wanted to create a world with Rin... but that bastard Natsuki said “If there’s Rin, there has to be Kakashi,” and made me watch Kakashi unleash Kirin. Be born already! Six Paths Madara: I acknowledge Natsuki as the strongest! Black Zetsu: Natsuki, you bastard! Get your foot off my mother’s head! Natsuki: Just Eighth Gate, Hiraishin, and Sage Mode—and I’m already the strongest in the shinobi world? Really? [Raw: 木叶：我有一个重力修炼室]

"Is this death?" Food. Water. A blanket. A roof. For a crippled, homeless boy like Dante, that was all he ever wanted. But until his last breath, he couldn't live the happy life he dreamed of. When he finally accepted death, he opened his eyes only to find himself in a supernatural world. A world where logic doesn't make sense and where magic isn't fairytales. And his body? It's the body of a real demonic dragon rather than his old one. Before he could understand what was happening, a spinning axe buried itself into his skull… yet he stayed conscious. Feeling that sharp, immense pain, Dante realized—he was being hunted. Hell had just begun. But whether it was his or his enemies'… no one could tell. ¢¢¢ Regarding the MC's morality: he'll keep changing. I can only promise that by the end of the story, he won't be a dark villain. Regarding r18: It's mainly for the gore and dark theme (medieval settings with no religions, I want to take my freedom in writing this). If you're here for smut, then you can leave. anything like smut will be described in a suggestive way or only mentioned quickly without description (and that's only if it's necessary, I hate smut and I won't fill the story with fanservice) Regarding romance: Slow romance (and a bit late), No Smut, Single FL, No Ntr, No Yuri, No Yaoi, No Useless FL, probably no Tsundere (Idk how to write a good tsundere fl). For characters arts (there are many), join discord: https://discord.gg/4VbkEBRmNc

"Battling young masters for some treasures in mysterious caves? No, thank you. What's so special about a ring containing an old sage's trapped soul? I'll just toss it away. Becoming a direct disciple of some big expert with many enemies? Count me out. I'll flip the bird to the pointless struggle in prestigious sects that only attract calamity. What I have here, this opportunity I've seized, is plenty for me. I'll choose safe and steady methods of progress, even if they're slow. After all, I'm just a simple farmer seeking peace through cultivation. I'll rely on myself to pave the way." - Aksai Everwood (Chapter 7) ============ Aksai Everwood was a terminally ill man in his past life who signed up for one last experiment and accidentally made history by merging his mind with an AI. Instead of dying, he woke up in another world with a new name, new body, and a magical farm. But this isn’t your average pastoral paradise. Spirit farming here means dealing with dangerous cultivation, chaotic realms, and the occasional reality-bending headache. Armed with neural tech, an enchanted farm that grows mystical resources, and the ability to travel between worlds, Aksai skips the usual sect life to blaze his own trail. From druidic powers to martial arts and body cultivation, he’s on a path to conquer many realms. ============ Additional Tags: #druid #bloodlines #Martialarts #worldhopping #artificialintelligence #coldmc #battlenovel #calculatingmc #villain #farming #spiritcultivation #mindcultivation #bodycultivation #worldhopping #rpgelements #low-keymc #sliceoflife #nonarrogantmc

In the 41st millennium, darkness rages across the galaxy! The Imperium of Man has lost half of its territories. Millions of planets have fallen victim to the invasion of Chaos! Famine, crime, and heretical cults spread like wildfire… On the planet of Urth, located in the Imperium's dark zone, extreme suffering is taking place. Fortunately, the savior, Eden, has arrived! He awakens to the essence of the Warp and leads his people to prosperity! Starting from a small, broken territory: Farming, building armies, managing internal affairs, unifying the planet, creating Space Marines, forming a fleet, embarking on a grand expedition... When the Lord Regent leads the Imperial fleet to reclaim lost lands, he gazes upon the flourishing star systems and the sky-darkening armada, then looks back at his own ragged ships and is left dumbfounded... Who is the true Imperium? [Raw: 官场职场 > 战锤：从行星总督开始]

Kangetsu just wanted one normal day on duty. One. Instead, Hiashi is loudly calling someone “son-in-law” in the middle of official business, Hiruzen is trying to haggle over a “small” fifty million that somehow turns into three hundred million, and Danzo is already acting like the whole village is about to get pranked by fate itself. Kangetsu’s response? A dead-eyed glare and the patience of a man realizing that, in this world, “respectable authority” is a moving target—and apparently it comes with a price tag. But the real battlefield isn’t the Hokage’s office. It’s at home. Yukino sits there, expression blank, voice razor-sharp, demanding answers about Arisu—why her name keeps coming up, why Kangetsu’s attention keeps drifting, and what she has that Yukino doesn’t. Kangetsu tries to explain it the only way he can: He’s “faithful to love.” Yukino’s reply is immediate and lethal: he’s faithful… to his love for *them*. Welcome to Kangetsu’s daily life: a chaotic, comedy-loaded crossover where politics, money, status, and romance/harem collide—and where the most dangerous technique isn’t a jutsu. It’s the “honey trap” of everyday temptation, blowing through his life like a storm.

Ethan's life was going well... sort of. With three months to his wedding and almost enough savings to finally quit his stripping job, everything seemed almost perfect… Till his fiancé suddenly dumps him, and he loses everything he's ever built... in the span of one week. Standing at the edge of a storybuilding, he's about to throw himself off to end the suffocating pain when he suddenly gets a call... for an interview with a high-ranking company he never applied to. A company under the renowned Alpha Aurelian Vale. The S-tier Alpha who would change his life forever, and just may be tied to Ethan's present and past in more ways than he could even begin to imagine. The Alpha he THINKS he doesn't know. ******* "Why should I trust you? Isn't playing games the core of your business? Everything is a game to you. Even this... "He says, and I step closer to him... pushing myself against him, as I see fear return to his eyes. "You don't know me, Ethan. "I remind him, and I watch the anger in his eyes melt into stubbornness. "And you also don't know me, Mr. Aurelian! "He retorts, and I smirk. That's the Ethan I like. Feisty. "But I do know you. "I say, and he visibly gulps as beads of sweat begin to form across his forehead. "You're impulsive, stubborn, and daring. You are broken and hurting inside, but you mask all that pain with a smile. Never really healing from them, but burying them. Praying the day doesn't come when they rise from their graves. Your humour is your defence mechanism. It makes you feel stronger when you're intimidated or scared. "I continue, and his jaw drops as he gawks at me. I lean in closer to him, enjoying the heat of the proximity, as I drop low enough for my lips to brush against his ear, and his delicate orchid scent fills my lungs. "Am I wrong? "I question him, and he just blinks back. Visibly stunned by my words. I smile in satisfaction at him before stepping away from him, and once again I hit the emergency stop button. "I know you better than you think, Ethan. The sooner you understand this, the better. "I add before reaching for a cigar in my breast pocket and lighting it. I know it's against the rules, but I don't care. "You might want to cover that. "I say, pointing at the bulge in his pants, and he immediately turns red as he tries to drag his shirt down to cover it. Just then, the elevator doors open, and I smirk as people pour into the elevator, looking between Ethan and me. I see the stink eyes I get because of the cigar in my hand, but I only step out of the elevator because of the infant I see a mother carrying. As I leave Ethan behind, I send him a text. *Meet me in the car.*

In a world changed by an unfathomable event, a boy dies—only to awaken in a surreal new realm untouched by the rules of the universe as we know them, where a myriad of voices gnaw at his sanity. As he searches for answers and survivors—including his younger sister—he learns this new realm is not just strange, but deeply psychological. Memories, thoughts, and fears manifest as monsters, and survival demands mastery over one’s own mind. Yet, the boy is not ordinary—he remained aware during the transition between worlds, bearing a Control Fragment that grants him unnatural clarity. But clarity is not safety. As he journeys deeper into the mysterious dimension, hunted by horrors and burdened by a trauma he cannot outrun, he must confront the terrifying truth: what if the monsters aren't the only danger?

LittleHua has chapters 1-174 translated on their profile. This is just chapters 174-655+ (WIP) Original Title: 欢迎进入梦魇直播间 Author: Sang Wo (桑沃)

A man from the 21st century opens his eyes in Rome in 87 BC and discovers that he can clone himself without limit. In a time of chaos and ambition, he will use his ability to survive, crush his rivals, and build a power that could change the fate of Rome.

You don’t heal by moving forward. You heal by understanding what you were running from.

Transmigrated into the Underworld universe, a surgeon wakes up with the Corvinus Bloodline Matrix—a digital interface that turns bloodshed into power. By drinking blood, he earns Bloodline Points (BP) to unlock gene trees, purchase abilities like 'Enhanced Reflexes,' and fuse Vampire and Lycan genetics. It’s a race to farm enough BP to reach Apex Form before the movie timeline destroys him

A lonely orphan miner discovers an ancient battleship that chooses him as its captain, forcing him to survive, grow, and confront the secrets and dangers of the universe.

Please read till the end........... These are short stories of people who have fought with the anomalies. ---------------------------------------------------- We Secure. We Contain. We Protect..... Mankind in its present state has been around for a quarter of a million years, yet only a small fraction of that has been of any significance. So, what did we do for nearly 250,000 years? We huddled in caves and around small fires, fearful of the things that we didn't understand. It was more than explaining why the sun came up, it was the mystery of enormous birds with heads of men and rocks that came to life. So we called them "gods" and "demons", begged them to spare us, and prayed for salvation. In time, their numbers dwindled and ours rose. The world began to make more sense when there were fewer things to fear, yet the unexplained can never truly go away, as if the universe demands the absurd and impossible. Mankind must not go back to hiding in fear. No one else will protect us, and we must stand up for ourselves. While the rest of mankind dwells in the light, we must stand in the darkness to fight it, contain it, and shield it from the eyes of the public, so that others may live in a sane and normal world. ---------------------------------------------------- !!!ANY INFORMATION THAT IS DIRECTLY RELEVANT TO THE FOUNDATION IS NOT MY PROPERTY. IF YOU WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT IT THEN GO TO THIS WEBSITE: https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/ THESE ARE FICTIONAL STORIES AND MAY BE NOT CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO FOUNDATIONS EXTRA FILES SO I DO HOPE THAT YOU WILL NOT GET CONFUSED. IF YOU ARE INTRESTRESTED ABOUT THE EXTRA FILES YOU CAN USE THE LINK ABOVE

[This is a Naruto Fanfic] A man from Earth died and transmigrated into the world of Shinobi, only to be adopted by Senju Tobirama. Empowered by the [Growth System], he was determined to prevent the tragic death of his new foster father when… …He found that this Narutoverse wasn’t the Narutoverse he knew at all. “Wait! What are these Chakra Beasts?” “What? You said increased chakra reserves can extend a Shinobi’s lifespan?” “This…doesn’t seem like the Shinobi world I know.” But the surprise doesn’t end here. “What the hell? I have Otsutsuki bloodline?” “...And my grandmother is actually Otsutsuki Kaguya?” Watch as Otsutsuki Seimei, the wielder of the system and the Otsutsuki bloodline, navigates through the unfamiliar Ninja world and forges his own legends. ------------------------------------------- [What to Expect?] • A Rational MC • No-Harem: There will be romance later, but no harem. • MC will be Strong but Not OP: He will be stronger than most Shinobi of his age, but older ninjas still pose a significant threat to him. • An Alternative Naruto Universe: Many new elements would be added and explained to make the story engaging and interesting. However, the power system will stay the same for the most part. • A Lot of Fights and Killings. Gore too. • Many Training Arcs • Slight Comedy • An Action-packed, Fun, and Enjoyable Story ------------------------------------------ Support me on P@treon and read more Advanced Chapters at: [email protected]/Seigan (Just replace the “@” with “a”) ------------------------------------------- Release Schedule: 5-6 Chapters/ Week ------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: Please be aware that I do not claim ownership or credit for any already existing characters, content, or world lore (except for the original characters, world settings, and system I create) associated with the original Naruto or Boruto franchise.

"I've been a Villain, I've been a hero, I've been none of those" "I've been to a million of worlds, I've seen a thousands beginnings and thousands of ends" "I've done everything that this multiverse has to offer. and now...." "Now.... I just want to live a normal life" Crossover Oregairu Saekano Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai Jujutsu Kaisen Mieruko-chan Quintessential Quintuplets And many more

"Ahhh, damn it. I really don't understand any of this," whispered a boy of about 14 years old as he stared at his notebook. He was about to enter his vacation period and had some pending homework. Being an expert procrastinator, he chose the easy way out. He left everything for the last minute! However, everything changes for him at the most opportune time. What seems like a simple system to help him study at first turns into the foundation of his new life! Clarification: This is a corrected version of the original FanFiction I wrote under this same title. Read the pinned review before diving into the FanFiction so you can judge whether or not it's a story you would read!

Synopsis After Goku’s death from the heart virus, the world collapsed. Androids 17 and 18 left humanity on the brink of extinction, and even Trunks’ desperate journey through time failed to save their future. Bulma lived through it all—loss, regret, and the slow death of hope—until her own life was cut short by a face she once trusted. But in the silence of the void, a mysterious voice offered her something unthinkable: a second chance. Awakening two years before Raditz’s arrival, Bulma resolves that this time will be different. She will not stand on the sidelines. She will prepare, she will fight, and she will reshape destiny itself. Armed with her genius, determination, and a will hardened by tragedy, Bulma sets out to forge a new path. Yet the question remains—if even Saiyans like Goku and Trunks could not escape the weight of fate, what chance does a human have?

Her previous lifetime, she had loved him with all her heart, body and soul. He meant everything to her, but she was thrown away like garbage. After her rebirth, she vowed to dump his sorry ass! "I refuse to share your bed, breathe in your space, intimacy is a no go area. He looked tongue tied. Who had thought that during lights out, a cold night, she would want his embrace.

“Screwing ladies over and serving retribution on them is my main aim; let redemption be damned.” Tony, a very brilliant, hot, and hardworking young man, lived a hard life. Anything he wanted came only when he struggled hard to get it. Even love. And when he finally found love and trust, he was stabbed in the back very painfully. It so happened that his lovely and well-trusted newly wedded wife, whom he had sacrificed his job for, never had any respect nor dignity for their marriage and cheated on him in the worst way that broke his soul. After a horrible death that followed, Tony reincarnated into a new host and a new world, and due to his broken soul, he awakened a forbidden system... one that was: [A Maniacal System: A Path of Retribution With the Endgame of Redemption] [Seduce the corrupt] [Expose their hypocrisy] [Deliver instant karmic backlash] [Strip them of wealth and pride] [Force them to face what they inflict on men] [And redeem them… if they survive themselves] This system gave him a chance to get revenge on ladies, ladies that have no respect for love and trust, for marriages, and those that love to ruin men like he was ruined. Now Tony, in the body of Tom, plays the role of a playboy, seducing and screwing over milfs, young ladies, vixen ladies, green witches, and all who treat love like a toy, trust like trash, and men like stepping stones. But the system has one fatal flaw: It is maniacal and .twisted, and every mission completed makes Tony stronger while breaking his soul even further. Now he walks a razor-thin path between vengeance and obliteration… And only one question remains: Will he conquer the system, or will the Maniacal System consume him first?

What's it like to have Yao Lao living inside your body? While Yu Xiaogang was instilling the "Ten Core Competencies of Martial Souls" into Tang San, Yao Lao was already teaching Yang Fan how to practice Dou Qi. While Yu Xiaogang was making Tang San run back and forth carrying a stone, Yao Lao had already refined pills for Yang Fan. While Tang San was cultivating the Mysterious Heaven Technique, Yao Lao silently pulled out the Flame Mantra…

Runes were never a blessing. They always demanded a price. Kairin Wei, the son of a village blacksmith, was born in a forgotten mountain land where runes once created gods—and monsters. His father died when a runic tattoo devoured him from within. His mother vanished during a forbidden ritual. And Kairin awakened a rune that should never have existed. Now his body is a living canvas of cursed symbols, his blood rejected by cultivation schools that fear what he represents—a threat… or the perfect vessel. Seeking answers to why runes elevate some and destroy others, Kairin walks a forbidden path. He does not obey runes. He forces them to devour fate itself. But when runes awaken their own will, and destiny begins to break— will Kairin remain human… or become something far worse?

A thousand years ago, a mysterious asteroid crashed into Earth, nearly wiping out all life on the planet. However, stubborn humanity survived, gaining strange powers after being infected by a virus the asteroid carried with it—and that was not the only thing that came with the catastrophe. Abominable creatures flooded the world, and Dimensional Portals opened, bringing forth the Aberrations. In the present day, Nova Asmodai is a Seventh-level Empath who fights the Aberrations emerging from the Portals alongside his closest friends. It is a simple, yet dangerous job—one that maintains order in his country. He uses his Spectrum of Serenity—which secretly prevents him from understanding other people’s emotions—to enhance his allies’ powers. After all, he is a Support. One day, however, during a visit to a nearby city to watch battles between elite Empaths and Aberrations, Nova is thrown into a portal by a mysterious and invisible force, becoming trapped on the other side. Now, stranded in a dystopian desert filled with monsters, he must survive if he wants to make it back home. Author’s Note: The beginning of the story will be mostly introductory before the key events—up until around chapter 29—where I will introduce moments that will remain important throughout the story. This will be a long journey of over two thousand chapters. Are you ready? *** Royal Road: royalroad.com/profile/892682 Scribble Hub: scribblehub.com/profile/247237/theendlessmaster/ Follow me on: patreon.com/AbbyLightbringer

Growing up in poverty, Sunny never expected anything good from life. However, even he did not anticipate being chosen by the Nightmare Spell and becoming one of the Awakened - an elite group of people gifted with supernatural powers. Transported into a ruined magical world, he found himself facing against terrible monsters - and other Awakened - in a deadly battle of survival. What's worse, the divine power he received happened to possess a small, but potentially fatal side effect... Character art by @Catphinee Discord: discord.gg/guiltythree Wiki: shadowslave.fandom.com OST: youtube.com/@skeuzmusic Reddit: reddit.com/r/shadowslave