Magic and Machines

Completed Title, know more at: ko-fi.com/nofc_ _____________________ As humanity faces an impending apocalypse, every individual aged 18 to 55 is transported to the Whole Heaven Battlefield—a realm teeming with formidable demons, gods, and untold dangers. This battlefield also harbors a treasure trove of resources, cultivation secrets, and extraordinary opportunities for those daring enough to seize them. Among the billions suddenly thrust into this new world is Chen Guo, a passionate gamer and novel enthusiast. He awakens in Beginner Village #996, possessing a Heaven-Divine Level Talent. His familiarity with fantastical worlds grants him an unexpected advantage as he navigates the challenges of the Whole Heaven Battlefield with his extraordinary abilities.

A sudden catastrophe tears the world apart, civilizations fall, order collapses, mutated monsters roam the ruins, and mankind languishes. But for young Ian Grey, Armageddon is just the beginning of the adventure. Traveling through the world, Ian accidentally binds a mysterious and powerful system - [Talent Plunderer] (Talent Plunderer). He can quickly evolve by defeating his enemies and plundering their talents and abilities to become the most terrifying existence in the post-apocalyptic world. Struggling to survive in the wasteland, he befriends valiant warriors, beautiful and dangerous hunters, ruthless assassins, and wise scholars. Together they explore mysterious ruins, search for forgotten truths, and forge strong friendships in the brutal battle for survival. But as his power grows, Ian discovers that the truth behind the apocalypse is far more complex and astonishing than he ever imagined. Hidden in the darkness are the remains of an ancient civilization, and beyond the stars lurk unknown threats. Ian must lead mankind from the hellish apocalyptic wasteland into the starry sky, challenge powerful enemies on distant stars, and reclaim the glory that belongs to mankind! Plunder the gifts of the powerful, conquer the end times with the power of your enemies, and ascend to the top of the universe!

The protagonist woke up in the mysterious world which is connected to countless different worlds. He has no memories about himself but some memories about the world. Will he try to remember his past or accept the world.

*** A realistic fiction novella exploring the greatest conspiracy behind our world *** (I did not know the best category to put this in. It is not male or female oriented per se. Give it a chance and let me know what you think.) ‘To build a new world, the old one must fall.’ Hello. If you are reading this, it means I am free, and you can learn what I learned from the Kingmaker. I accidentally stumbled upon the greatest conspiracy of the current world. It could mean the end or the beginning. It depends on how you look at it. I think the Kingmaker wants to destroy the modern world, but like many villains, he believes what he is doing is for the best. And I have to admit he has some good points. After all, he is a soldier who wants to usher the world into a new era of a world of the virtuous, the righteous. But his success means he must end the era for those who have fought and gained freedom... The freedom not to be virtuous like in the days of old... You can choose to believe me, but you are more likely to think that these are the ramblings of a mad person. Either way, you have been warned. Read at your own risk.

Five years before Monkey D. Luffy sets sail to become the King of the Pirates, another name stirs the seas with fear and ambition. Born on the brutal Noctis Island, Raizen D. Crow witnessed firsthand the cruelty of a lawless world. While others dreamed of freedom, Raizen dreamed of domination. Armed with the forbidden Kuro Kuro no Mi — granting him the power to control living darkness — he vowed to unite the seas under a single iron rule. Gathering a fleet of the most dangerous outcasts, assassins, and fallen marines, Raizen wages a silent war against the corrupt forces of the world. His mission is clear: seize the ancient weapons, crush the chaotic pirate era, and forge an empire where peace is enforced by absolute power. As he clashes with rising heroes, secret government agents, and even future legends like a young Crocodile, Raizen’s ambition casts a long shadow across the seas — one that even the World Government cannot ignore. But far away, a boy with a straw hat is preparing to set sail… and the age of dreams is about to challenge the age of control. Before the dawn of a new era... there was a storm.

There is a shop. hidden deep in the misted alleys of Lowbridge District. A place where the desperate trade gold for whispered promises. Trinkets. Relics. Cursed objects. Some say the shopkeeper is a sorcerer. Others claim he is a prophet. Only one truth remains. Every artifact he sells changes the fate of its owner. But behind the cracked glass and faded ledgers... The shopkeeper himself has no idea what he's doing. Lies and legends blur in the smoke. And soon, even the gods begin to take notice.

Jayhan's life was more active than the average person's, and he was loving it. He had a beautiful gamer girlfriend who was basically every man's type and a job working as a construction worker for the government while also being a streamer on the side. One day, he and his girlfriend got into a new game that had launched, an apocalypse game that focused on survival. What happens when this game suddenly becomes reality, and the whole world is pulled into this madness? Not only that, Jayhan also realized, unlike everyone else, he had a system, one that gave him an edge over everyone else. [Welcome to the Survival System.] [You have unlocked three unique skills for your survival.] [The SSS-rank skill, Radar, is now under your possession.] [The SSS-rank skill, Lord of Information, is now under your possession.] [The SSS-rank skill, Absorb, is now under your possession.] [For every orb you absorb, you get closer to gaining the skill of said orb.] [For every follower you gain, you activate, share their growth, and progress.] Just when Jayhan thought he had gotten everything, he found out he wasn't the only one with a system; his girlfriend was also gifted the same thing. Except hers is solely focused on his safety. {Jayhan's survival rate is below 79%.} {Alert, danger has been placed on Jayhan.} How will they survive the apocalypse together when other women are actively trying to follow him in the process?

"I don't want your fucken money."Jungkook growled at the man whose hand had pinned him against the cold wall of his VIP room. " What do you want then?" Taehyung's humming,hoarse voice echoed in his whizzy head." Tell me baby boy.." Jungkook's hips plunged forward, grinding their cocks in frantic." Your cock..I want your cock..I need it.." Each moan,each whimper brought Jungkook closer to his highs. " Will you do as daddy says? Be a good boy for daddy?" " Yes.. yes.. I'll do anything..I need daddy's cock inside me..I need you to ruin me.." And he did... Black Swan is a slow burn,razor-edged love story where hate ignites desire and secrets unravel with every stolen glance. Jeon Jungkook,a sharp-tongued, emotionally guarded bartender,wants nothing to do with Kim Taehyung,the cold, dangerous and devastatingly irresistible CEO of Vante empire and co-owner of 'Black Swan' where he works. But when a secret contract binds them in a dangerously intimate arrangement,lines blur and control slips. As Jungkook fights his growing obsession and denies the fire Taehyung effortlessly lights inside him, Taehyung hides his own demons behind a mask of power and indifference. In a world tainted by lies, betrayal and unresolved loss, neither man can afford vulnerability but desire has other plans. Two broken men. One game of control. And a passion that threatens to consume them both.