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Set in the Shadow Slave world...a time before Sunny was born...this story follows a simple soldier who must survive in a dystopian, apocalyptic landscape where magic and gun warfare collide. In a far-off Quadrant known as North America, a young soldier named Hope is 16 years old when he gets infected by the Nightmare Spell. He passed! But...he feels a bit scammed...? A flaw that makes him fade from people's memories... A cursed attribute that makes him remember everything endlessly in eternal wakefulness... It's as if the Spell is twisting his future and existence into an almost improbable one. All he has ever known his purpose to be was to serve as a simple soldier. Not too powerful. But not so weak either. And maybe, just maybe like some others, become an Awakened. Although he never dreamt of being one. Now that his whole life is compromised after his First Nightmare, his first objective is to survive on his own. But as he tries to escape his fate, his actions seem to lead him further from his goal. He struggles against obstacles that slowly grow bigger and out of proportion. Maybe the Dream Realm and the Real World aren't so different than one may think. Hope's journey involves uncovering secrets and gaining knowledge about his true nature and his new role in the world. Is he fit to be a hero? Could he redefine it? *** Please read the READER DISCLAIMER in Volume 0. This is my spin-off novel of "Shadow Slave" by Guiltythree. But please don't expect the same writing style, setting, and characters, especially the main character. This story reveals more about how people/cities/governments operate after the Spell’s arrival. I always find it interesting how maybe one country handles it fairly, but how others handle it with desperation to the point that you question humanity. There will be easter eggs pointing to the original novel either intentional for the plot or unrelated to it, but all for fun. I am a new author so props to all who bear with me and helps me improve my writing. If it is not for you, please don't leave outright hate comments. Eat wassabi instead if you want pain. Critique and advice would be great too. Cover Art: @ellieaedon I will be posting on RoyalRoad.com and on AO3 for some people's preferences.

Matsushita Izumo is our stereotypical Japanese employee. As he was returning home from work by subway, as usual, he dozed off from exhaustion. Upon waking, he finds himself in the fictional world of Yōkoso Jitsuryoku Shijō Shugi no Kyōshitsu e, in the body of one of its main characters — the enigmatic Kōenji Rokusuke… Schedule: 2 chaps/Wednesday My P@treon: [email protected]/Hemlet (+10 chaps available with more other fics)

The official novel of the web manga series WIZARDRY(not to be confused with the game series with a manga and anime adaptation), both I made all by myself. This will not only go over all the volumes but it’ll be the continuation of the series! This is a power scaling driven story for the power scalers. The name “WIZARDRY” has been changed to “Ethereal Infinitum” because not only does this story have nothing to do with wizards besides the fact they exist in the verse, they just don’t serve much purpose whatsoever. There is no cussing however there will be gory and violent details and other dark themes and suggestive moments. I hope you enjoy! (If you want to know more about the contents of this novel then just read it!)

He was the last magician of a dying world. He died trying to reach the mythical 10th Circle… and reincarnated in a land that knew only cultivation. No one here has heard of magic. No one knows mana. In a world where only Qi matters, he’ll rise again—one spell at a time. This time, the heavens will not deny him.

In a world where the endless Sea of Essence fuels life itself, every being is born with an Inner Tide—a personal connection to the mystical energy that shapes reality. Warriors mold it into weapons, healers use it to restore life, and dimensional travelers harness it to explore uncharted realms. Kaien was born different—without an Inner Tide. Seen as a cursed anomaly, he was cast aside by society. But when a monstrous force known as the Negative Current attacks, Kaien’s latent power awakens: the ability to steal and wield the Inner Tides of others. Forced into a dangerous game of survival, Kaien must confront powerful clans, cunning guilds, and sprawling empires vying for control over the Sea of Essence’s richest sources. As whispers of war loom on the horizon, Kaien’s stolen strength becomes both his greatest weapon and his darkest curse. In a world where power flows like an unstoppable tide, will Kaien become its master—or drown in its depths?

Genre: Urban Fantasy, Psychological, Mystery, Female Lead, Magic, Supernatural, Horror. Yuki Ayano is a flawless high school girl who seems to have it all — perfect grades, a perfect smile, and the perfect lie. However, beneath her spotless exterior lies a dark, disgusting secret she’s spent her whole life hiding. When one of her classmates vanishes without a trace, and no one remembers he ever existed — no one but Yuki and her best friend — she realizes something is deeply wrong. Soon, she begins seeing things no one else can. Whispers in the hallway, demons crawling on the walls and spirits hunting her. That’s when the man in the black suit appears, calling himself a therapist, and what he tells her changes everything — leaving her wishing she’d never asked. Discord: https://discord.gg/U5nY9FEMVa

Kurapika, one of the most iconic characters from Hunter x Hunter. A genius consumed by vengeance—an anti-hero we can’t help but love. But why am I suddenly talking about him? Because I am Kurapika… or at least, I’ve become him. Schedule: 2 chaps/Monday My P@treon: [email protected]/Hemlet (+20 chaps available with more other fics)

The hero of a corrupt world starts questioning his very existence and role in this corrupt world of pain.

In a world where Essentia shapes fate itself, warriors, kings, and outcasts clash in pursuit of power, legacy, and the truth buried beneath centuries of conflict. Erenyx never sought destiny’s favor, only the right to carve her own path. But when she enters the brutal Beast Hunt, a trial meant to separate the worthy from the forgotten, she finds herself ensnared in a web of ancient rivalries, unseen forces, and monsters far more dangerous than the ones she can kill with her axes. As whispers of a long-buried secret begin to stir, and figures of legend step from shadow into bloodstained moonlight, Erenyx is faced with a question no blade can answer: Is she a player in this grand design… or a pawn? The road to power is paved with battle, but in Visarion, the deadliest war is the one fought beyond the battlefield, in your own mind. Visarion: Shattered Ideologies.

In a world corrupted by sin and greed, an ancient prophecy foretells the birth of a hero destined to change the fate of all nations. His mission: to save the innocent… and decapitate those who embody evil. But will he be able to bear such a burden? Or will he become the very thing he swore to destroy?

When a mysterious and colossal tower emerges at the world's heart, it quickly becomes humanity's greatest threat. Its interior teems with dangerous creatures possessing immense magical power, vowing to one day conquer the earth. To counter this menace, elite adventurers band together to brave its perilous floors, each deadlier than the last. Among them are daring warriors with unwavering resolve, their skills honed for the impossible. But as they climb higher, they uncover secrets about the tower's true purpose-and the terrifying stakes at the summit. The Protagonist, Fugo Almaty shall one day shed hope in the despair.

Not every world with cute cat girls and handsome wolf men is a paradise. In the year 3000, humanity and Demi-Kind thrive across the solar system, their lives shaped by a hard-won peace. The Great Demon War, fought by legendary heroes long ago, is now a distant memory—immortalized in history books and whispered as myth. But the war isn't over. It never was. When demons return, Earth descends into chaos. Humanity teeters on the brink of extinction. As the flames of war reignite, a new generation must rise to confront the ancient evil, uncover the truths, and fight against the darkness. This story follows the descendant of the first mutant and his friends—Arnik, Kai, Markus, Rose, and Aika—as they face impossible odds. They must become the ultimate soldiers… or risk losing everything they know and love.

Life aboard a spaceship isn't always lasers and glory. Sometimes, it's just a bunch of misfits trying to survive the void... without killing each other. They're not heroes. Not soldiers. Not even criminals-at least, not officially. Just a crew of unpredictable aliens, each with baggage heavier than their firepower, stuck in close quarters somewhere between nowhere and nothing. Then there's Akira. He didn't ask for this ride, but now he's on it-and things are about to get weirder than Earth ever prepared him for. A grounded journey through deep space , tension, quiet moments, and the kind of unspoken bonds that form when you're lightyears from home.

Jace wasn’t always Jace. In his past life, he was Nathaniel Crowe—a sharp, overworked lawyer nearing his 40s, quietly obsessed with the world of influencers. While buried in contracts and legal briefs, he admired those who shaped culture, reached millions, and built empires through creativity and charisma. But everything changed when he woke up in 2010 in the body of a rising young actor, armed with future knowledge and a mysterious “Entertainment System” that rewards him for the emotional impact his content creates. Now 18 again and cast as the lead in the first season of Teen Wolf, Jace is determined to build a legacy. With decades of cultural insight locked in his mind and a system that rewards innovation, he begins shaping a career across storytelling, content creation, and strategic influence. Whether it’s web novels, online videos, songwriting, or industry partnerships, every move is calculated. As the line between fiction and real life begins to blur, and the stakes of his choices rise, Jace must navigate the pressures of performance, ambition, and identity—all while trying to stay true to the person he once was, and the star he’s becoming. ... Hi guys this is my second fanfic, I just want to let you guys know this is very slow paced. I am trying to write something where the system also has negative consequences. Where the main character has an identity crisis, where he is unable to tell the difference between his own emotions and others. He is NOT a saint, he MIGHT be good hearted. BUT I AM GOING TO WRITE HOW EVERYTHING AFFECTS HIM. He WILL at some point BECOME an alcoholic, maybe even a druggie. He is going to lose himself in desire to cover his emotions. If you want a perfect fic, this is not for you. My mc will be growing for a long time, finding his true self. I put a lot of care into this fic, so please do read if you are free.

Synopsis: Zachary "Zach" Walters is the ultimate nerd: 22 years old, perpetually unemployed, and perfectly content to spend his days locked in his room, devouring fantasy novels. Living off rent from a shop his late parents left him, Zach believes the world outside is overrated, especially when he has his trusty laptop and an endless supply of energy drinks. But after spending weeks reading Chronicles of the Archmage: Arkanis Ascends, Zach hits his limit. The novel's ending—was shit, the power of friendship nonsense—pushes him into a full-blown rant. He tears into the author with an unhinged, scathing comment in the forums, mocking the novel, the villain's pathetic defeat, and even the author's "beady eyes" for writing something so cringe-worthy even saying he who isn't a author can write better. "You think you're better than me as an author? Better than my protagonist? Let's see how you fare in my world." Suddenly such text appeared. Before he can reply, Zach is yanked into the very steampunk fantasy universe he mocked, reincarnated as a disgraced noble son banished from his kingdom for sleeping with the father’s concubine. Stripped of his royal status but not his charm, Zach quickly realizes that fighting villains or becoming a hero is overrated. Instead, he decides to focus on the finer things in life: building a perverted waifus harem and indulging in every smutty fantasy he’s ever dreamed of. But in a world of cunning regressors, overpowered plot armour characters, arch mages and scheming nobles, Zach's carefree antics might just land him in hot water—or worse, dead. Can this trash-talking keyboard warrior survive his own delusions, or will he end up as another failed side character in someone else’s story? When fantasy meets debauchery, chaos is sure to follow.

(Based on LN) Tanya von Degurechaff - once a soldier of the Empire fell in the battle unfairly through that being shameless intervention. **Cursed Being X!** The promised destruction of the soul, and so called last reincarnation is a lie by that being. Tanya - or her new given name Tsuyu Uzumaki found herself in the world of Shinobi - with fox-skinned Godzilla named Kyuubi destroying the village on the day she and her twin brother Naruto were born. Tanya once again curse Being X in her heart because she knows this world is far more dangerous than the last. But that does not stop her from her goal of being able to sit on top and leisurely enjoy life. Therefore, she will rise through the ranks, finding opportunity for herself to finally sit at the throne of Hokage! Or the Konoha Council - eyeing the position similar to Danzo, Koharu and Homura. This is her journey! Illustrations at: ko-fi(.)com/nable1399

The sun never shines in the Memory domain. Day is thing of legends. Protected by the village, Memor never knew true fear. Till that, supposed safe haven gradually turns into his worst nightmare. This story is not only about Memor getting more powerful and facing more challenges. It's also about the psychological states of mind of Memor and his enemies. I will answers some question in the synopsis just to clear up some misconceptions and explain the story better cause idk how to write a synopsis. Is the main character gonna be overpowered? No, most of the time he will be fighting people much stronger than him. What is the main character like? Well that's a complicated question, because the main character will change a lot during the story. He will start off a bit optimistic and morally right at the beginning then transform into a more heartless person. Btw, the power system in the story is explained in parts, so don't be worried about not understanding the power system early on. Authors Note: The synopsis is very vague as I don't want to spoil any of the story. Give it a few chapters it might grow on you.

Leo Kael, a 16-year-old high school student, finds his life turned upside down the day a bolt of lightning strikes him. When he wakes up, a mysterious black bracelet has appeared on his wrist, and strange shadow powers begin to manifest themselves. As he tries to understand what's happening to him, Léo discovers that he's not the only one marked by the forces of darkness... Author's note: This is my very first book, so feel free to tell me what you think! All feedback is welcome - whether on the story, the writing or anything else. Thank you so much for taking the time to read me!

"Mr. Kira, many people believe that the current dueling environment has become increasingly toxic, with dominant trends of heavy traps and defensive, closed-off playstyles. They say this unhealthy atmosphere was brought about by you, as the new generation's Duel King. What do you think about this?" a reporter asked during an interview. "Slander! Pure slander!" Kira was angered by this accusation. "Why say it was me who started this?" "Dueling has always been like this!" It's not his fault. Who let him play Yu-Gi-OH!