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No good deed goes unpunished. This was certainly the case for Benjamin Kirby, who saved a young life & lost his in the process. But fear not! Thanks to a conscientious benefactor, Ben gets a second shot at life in a far more interesting world. Now, armed with Ancient Magic of the Gods, watch as our intrepid protagonist delves into the secrets of magic, builds artifacts and cities, & travels through the Omniverse, making friends and enemies alike. This is my first attempt at writing a fanfic (or anything for that matter). English is not my first language, but there shouldn't be too many mistakes. The story will focus on magic, exploration, kingdom-building, with romance as subplot. Update Schedule - Wednesdays and Sundays (2 chapters/week)

(Under Acts Restructuring) Cast aside by his noble family for lacking magical talent, a young baron is exiled to a remote territory bordering the perilous Warcraft Forest. Amid despair and obscurity, he awakens a mysterious system—one that grants access to forgotten knowledge, lost technologies, and reformist wisdom long buried by empires. Determined to rise above insignificance, he sparks a magical industrial revolution—melding elemental sorcery with mechanized innovation. His once-backward barony, Ravengarde, becomes the catalyst for sweeping change, challenging ancient powers, rigid ideologies, and divine hierarchies. As global tensions flare, empires clash over faith, knowledge, and control. Races stir, ideologies collide, and the world’s own consciousness begins to shift. Amid political intrigue, espionage, and war, the baron’s vision grows bolder: not mere survival, but lasting legacy—to reshape Atheron and etch his name into eternity. Warning: This novel includes harem elements (maximum 6 members). Early arcs focus on reform, worldbuilding, and strategic advancement. Romance develops gradually over time. --- What to Expect: Realistic Kingdom Building & Societal Transformation Magical Industrialization & Technological Progress Multi-POV Geopolitical Intrigue Elemental Magic Integrated with Innovation Strategic Warfare & Ideological Conflict Cultural Ripples, Environmental Change & World Consciousness

In a realm rife with war and conquest, only the strong and cunning may survive. Planar travel has become the determinant of strength. Nobles and powerhouses travel the myriad planes, invading and plundering them to increase their personal strength, grow their military might and fund their endless wars. A systems engineer and lifelong web novel reader is reborn as Alex Fury—a young noble deemed talentless by his own family. Lacking his family’s bloodline powers and warrior potential, Alex is exiled to a Mage Tower. His fate is clear: master magic... or lose everything. No cheat system. No divine blessing. No hidden power. What he does have is a mind sharpened by logic, engineering... and stories. Blending the System Engineering and web novel knowledge of his previous life with the Rune knowledge of his new world, Alex Fury creates a revolutionary new form of magic unique to him... RuneTech Magic. From Runic Artificial Intelligence to an Interplanar communication networks; From Rune-powered super soldiers to Rune-crafted Power Armours (and mechas), from new energy sources to Perpetual Energy. With this marriage of science and technology, Alex will usher in advances previously thought unattainable in his new world, and his old one. This is a tale of power, rebellion, ambition- and legacy. Empires will rise to crush him. Worlds will try to deny him. But with intellect, invention- and just a spark of madness, he will carve his name into history. Witness the birth of the Rune-Tech Sage, and the beginning of a legend that will echo across worlds.

Betrayed by his closest friend. Abandoned by his own family. Tossed into a death labyrinth, waiting for a second, crueler death. Aaron should have died — but fate had other plans. At the bottom of despair, he stumbled upon a sealed SSS-rank Dragon God, chained and forgotten by the world. In exchange for freedom, the Dragon offered him a contract and a new name, Three years of pain. Three years of torture. Three years of absorbing the ancient mana buried under the labyrinth. When Aaron rose again, he was no longer human. He was a Legendary Dragon — the first of his kind, carrying a power the world was never meant to see. Wielding the Beast Sovereign Ultimate Skill, Aaron can tame mythical beasts, spirits, and even monsters birthed from nightmares—and share their powers as his own. The fallen will rise. The abandoned races will follow. And his wives will fight beside him. This time, Aaron will not be a pawn. He will command. He will conquer. He will become a God. Additional tags: No Incest, No Rape,, Harem, No Loli, Succubus, Elf, Angel, Vampire, Cat girls, Dragon Girls, Fox Girls, Monster Girls, Slaves, Princess, Yandere, Righteous Characters, Primordial War, Peak Lore, Gods, Churches, Mana, Transmigration, Devil, Demon, Death, Evolution. Can't think of more clickbaits. Join the discord for more interaction! https://discord.gg/8US5kdFFpa

Lucas Carter, a stressed-out office worker, never expected to die, let alone be reincarnated into a brutal world where beasts are the key to power. Born as the heir to a lowly barony, surrounded by elves, beastkin, dragons, and demonic clans, he was supposed to be a mere pawn, nothing more than a stepping stone for the true power players. But fate had other plans. Armed with a modern strategist’s mind and a mysterious system that grants him the ability to tame legendary beasts, Lucas quickly rises above the limitations of his birth. With the power to summon beasts, fuse them into deadly weapons, and unlock hidden skills, Lucas is no longer just surviving—he’s thriving. By his side are his loyal companions: Umbra, a Black Nemean Lion with indestructible fur and devastating roars that disrupt magic. Zephyra, a playful yet fierce Baby Wind Dragon who wields the power of wind itself. With his growing army of legendary beasts and his tactical genius, Lucas begins to build an empire. Along the way, he forms bonds with powerful women from every race, all while navigating the dangers of political intrigue, betrayal, and the constant threat of rivals who want to take everything he’s earned. One beast at a time, Lucas will carve his name into history. But in a world where strength is everything, can his cunning and loyalty to his beasts truly make him the ultimate ruler?

A young man in his early twenties, whose life was filled to the brim with misfortune, meets his demise in a tragic way. He was betrayed by his girlfriend and best friend. While he was dying, he regretted how he lived his life and cursed the gods for giving him a life of misfortune. [Warning] [All conditions have been met.] Suddenly he hears a mechanical voice, and all the wishes he had in his last moment will become reality through powerful and unique skills. He will wake up again to find himself in a skeleton body. Losing all the memory of when he was still alive in that new world. On his journey, will he recover his lost memory? Or will he turn the page and start a new life as a skeleton? P.S., I'm a new, aspiring writer. This one is my first-ever book. I hope you will enjoy it and help me improve it as well by commenting on it. I would be happy to read constructive and supportive comments. Please support me on my new journey.

"In a world where power determines everything, the most dangerous weapon isn't a sword... it's knowing what happens tomorrow." ※※※ Cast aside by his own noble family, Vaerik Tudor finds himself exiled to the merciless Northern Province—a frozen wasteland where most are sent to die. No magic. No special bloodline. No legendary weapon. Just when death seems certain, something unexpected activates: a mysterious Daily Intelligence System that provides him critical information about the future. [As the sun rises tomorrow, a dead god's massive body will break through the ice-covered lake, with its heart somehow still beating, pulsing with the ancient power of winter itself.] [One young wolf, fiercer than all the rest, fought and defeated every other cub in the red valley territory, becoming the new leader of the entire pack.] [Nearly forty battle-scarred giant wolves are right now creeping through the valley to the southeast, with muscles ready to spring and teeth ready to bite, planning to take over your land when night falls.] [A never-ending wave of walking dead bodies will soon swallow up every country on this land mass, with the human race barely surviving—for every million people alive today, only one will remain.] [A runaway princess from the northern tribe has fled to the red valley lands, but weakened by starvation and freezing temperatures, she has collapsed unconscious in the barren wilderness and will be eaten by a giant white bear before sunset today.] While southern nobles drown in their politics and pleasure, Vaerik is building something unprecedented in the frozen north. A domain where slaves become free citizens. Where barren wasteland transforms into fertile fields. Where loyalty is earned, not demanded. But the north holds ancient dangers... Frost dragons shriek dominance above his impenetrable cold-forged bulwark. Frost giants patrol the mines containing precious magical marrow. Barbarian tribes plot revenge against imperial invaders. Religious zealots hunt for heretics. And an unstoppable threat looms on the distant horizon that could consume the entire continent. Winter is coming, and this storm will eventually engulf the entire continent. When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies, but the pack survives. The man who passes the sentence should swing the sword. ※※※ Warning: Contains fortress-building, territory management, strategic battles, hidden talents, and a protagonist who rises from forgotten exile to become the most feared lord in the north. For fans of kingdom-building, strategic progression, and war.

In a world called "Sanctuary of the Beasts", a young man is expelled from his clan for not being able to summon his contracted beast. Time and again, he finds himself caught in humiliating situations, being expelled from the mercenarys guilds union, the hunters guilds union, and the adventurers guilds union. With nowhere to turn, he decides to spend his last money on alcohol in an attempt to escape his harsh reality. When he wakes up, he regains the memories of all his past lives, especially his first life as the supreme dragon sovereign of this universe. He determines that he must find ways to advance in his cultivation and embark on his path of vengeance and conquest to restore balance to the universe or, perhaps, find a way to live a peaceful life.

Reborn as Petar, the eighteen-year-old King of Serbia in 1905, a soul from the future faces an audacious destiny: to resurrect the Roman Empire. With nine years until the Great War, he carries the foreknowledge of a world on the brink and the ambition to forge an imperium where he, as Emperor, will wield absolute power. 2k words per chapter

After obtaining the Mech Designer System, Ves aims to create the greatest mechs in the galaxy! In the far future, the galactic human civilization has entered the Age of Mechs. The countless lesser powers of humanity have come to adopt mechs as their main weapons of war. Only a small number of humans have the right genetic aptitude to pilot these destructive war machines the size of buildings. Born to a military family in the edge of the galaxy, Ves Larkinson is one of the many people who lacks the talent to earn glory in battle. Instead, he became a mech designer. Helped by his missing father, Ves has obtained the mysterious Mech Designer System that can help him rise in the galaxy and beyond. His mechs based on the principles of life quickly allows him to rise to prominence. Powerful and highly compatible with mech pilots, his products have the potential to take the market by storm. However, success does not come easily, and countless challenges bar his ability to sell his mechs to a market eager for innovation! With the sins of the human race in the galactic arena slowly catching up, Ves must navigate the perils of the ultra-competitive mech market and maintain control over his growing organization of misfits. This is the golden age of mechs. This is the golden age of humanity. The question is, will it last? "Any challenge can be overcome as long as I design the right mech!" --Join The Mech Touch's unofficial Discord server! https://discord.gg/APB5KCU --Follow my Instagram and Twitter! https://www.instagram.com/mlduong https://twitter.com/MLDuong --Cover Art by Derek-Paul Carll (carlldpn) --The Mech Touch is an original webnovel written by ML "Exlor" Duong. The Mech Touch is mainly published on Webnovel.com and a select few platforms affiliated with the parent company of this website.

What if the balance of the world depended on a single awakening? In the ancient land of Bathalumea, a once-mighty civilization now fractured by time and turmoil, whispers of a forgotten power begin to stir. Haraya, the fabled ability to shape reality itself, was long thought to be a myth, buried alongside the sovereign bloodlines that once wielded it. But Haraya was never truly gone—it only waited. Now, as a new age dawns, the power begins to resurface. Across the sacred grounds of Bathalan, through the storm-laden waves of the Bagyuna Ocean, and into the shadowed ruins of Gintara, the resurgence of Haraya sends ripples through a divided world. The balance between order and chaos begins to tip, drawing the attention of powerful factions who see in it the key to domination—or destruction. Among them, a descendant of the lost power emerges. Haunted by tragedy and driven by the dream of rebuilding what was lost, they find themselves entwined with Haraya’s awakening. But as the forces of greed, fear, and ambition converge, they must decide: will they wield Haraya to heal a broken world, or will it unravel under the weight of those who seek to claim it? From the volcanic heights of Kaluyara to the enchanted forests of Aralyon, and into the unfathomable depths of the Diwang Abyss, Bloodline: Sovereign’s Awakening weaves a tale of hope, sacrifice, and reckoning. As ancient powers clash and the threads of fate tighten, one truth becomes clear: the return of Haraya may save the world—or destroy it forever. "Bloodline: Sovereign’s Awakening" is a tale of reckoning and renewal, where a power lost to time could unite a fractured world—or be extinguished forever, leaving its promise unfulfilled.

There is a darkness, one that seeps silently into the minds of all living beings. From this darkness comes a profound nothingness, a void that terrifies even the most powerful. This darkness has a name. It is called the End. The End is not merely death. It is a concept, a truth that all things are bound to. It is the final conclusion written into the fabric of reality. And yet, Nicholas embraced it. To him, the End was not a curse but a kind of freedom. A release from the invisible chains that bind all living beings, the chains of identity, expectation, fear, and time. He saw the End not as destruction, but as liberation from meaning itself. Still, Nicholas was absurd in one vital way. Though he accepted the inevitability of the End, he still chose to live. To laugh. To love. To walk through the ruins of certainty and carve joy from the edge of oblivion. There was a purpose at the heart of it all. He did not wish to flee existence, but to live deeply within it, even while acknowledging its conclusion. This paradox defined him. He was a man who understood oblivion but refused to be consumed by it. That was before. _______________________________________________ In his first life, Nicholas was sickly and fragile, bound to a fading body. Death claimed him early, or so he believed. But when his eyes opened again, he found himself in another world, one strange, beautiful, and inexplicably familiar. This new world, vibrant and vast, should have been alien. Yet, something in him stirred. Recognition. Echoes. He had lived here once before. Only fragments remained, shadows of a forgotten life. No memories, no names, just instincts. Still, he knew this place. And more importantly, he knew that he wanted to experience it again. Not as the broken man he once was, but as someone new. As he journeys through this world, piecing together the fragments of who he was and what he once stood for, Nicholas begins to understand the strange truth. The End had not claimed him. It had merely paused him. And now, given another chance, he seeks not just to remember but to live. To choose life again, not in spite of the End, but because of it.

Hello Everyone! Your new favorite author here with a quick note before we dive into the synopsis. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of you for checking out and reading my debut novel! Your support means the world to me. — In the vastness of the reincarnation void realm, a random soul floats aimlessly until it gets a chance at new life. An omnipotent God from a distant galaxy decides to break eons of cultivation and summons our new main character with 7 unrestricted wishes and 2 powerful systems. ENJOY! **Note: No harem! This story features polygamy, with our protagonist having three amazing and wholesome wives. :)**

Jake had spent his entire life buried in textbooks, chasing one exam after another — until he finally graduated from one of the world's top universities as a nuclear engineer. He thought the hard part was over. It wasn't. On the very first day of his new job, a speeding truck ended it all. But fate had other plans. Jake woke up in the arms of a stunning goddess who offered him a second chance — along with one extraordinary skill of his choosing. [Hypnosis (SSS-Rank): The power to control minds and issue irresistible commands.] Reborn as the bastard son of a noble house in a fantasy world, Jake quickly realized he held a power that could change everything. "Lady Aria," Jake said, his voice low and calm, "you'll find yourself wanting to obey me more than anything else." The cold, dignified head maid stiffened, her eyes clouding with confusion — then softening into eager submission. "Stepmother," Jake smiled lazily, "you've been working too hard. You need to let me take care of you... personally." The once-proud woman faltered, her cheeks flushing as she nodded without hesitation. "Miss Evelynn, heir of House Marlow," Jake said casually to the visiting noble, "you'll trust me more than anyone else in the world." With every whispered command, Jake planted a seed deep inside their minds — seeds that would soon blossom into absolute devotion. *** (No Yuri/No NTR)

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Sienna Valeria Storm never thought survival would be her greatest crime. As the last Ruby Wolf, she’s been hunted, falsely accused of an Alpha’s murder, and forced into hiding. But when she crosses paths with Kieran Draven Wolfe—the ruthless Alpha of the Shadowfang Pack—her fate is sealed. He gives her a choice: stand trial and face execution or become his mate to break his lethal curse. Yet Kieran isn’t the only one drawn to her. Ronan Voss, an assassin from her forgotten past, is ordered to end her life, but his heart wavers. Caius Blackthorne, a vampire prince, tempts her with power in exchange for her loyalty. As the Celestial Trials force her to choose a mate, ancient shadows stir, and buried secrets come to light. Because the Midnight Syndicate doesn’t just want her dead—they want her power. And the truth is chilling: if she binds herself to the wrong mate, she could doom them all. She was born a legend. She will rise as a queen—or fall as a monster.

"Now, go forth, my mortal champion! Conquer this world—or else!" I lived a painfully average life and died by a stupid, stupid accident, but a goddess interfered, giving me a second chance in another world. There, I became royalty—the lazy kind with almost no obligations, free to live in peace and luxury for the rest of my days. Sounds like a dream, right? In reality, it was anything but—because I became *BEE* royalty. A Drone Bee, doomed to die of old age in 2 months! (A humanoid bee, thankfully, but still a bee in all the ways that matter.) The only way to increase my lifespan is to develop and grow my bee colony—a deadly task in a vicious world like this one. There are murderous insect monsters, colossal beasts trampling the earth, other civilizations, natural disasters, and the bitchy patron goddess who absolutely hates me. But as long as I have my brains, my bees, and the powerful genes my system gives me, my Bee Empire will be unstoppable! === For those who want to know more: This is a wholesome comedic story, but it has some dark moments. The focus is on kingdom building, survival as an empire, and interacting with MC’s beautiful bee wife and adorable bee daughters. The bees are all humanoid (see pictures) and human-sized. However, they are still bees in their ways of life and mentality. Although there’s a system, real growth comes from putting effort and time. Nothing happens in an instant in this story, unless it’s trouble. MC acts like an idiot sometimes (oftentimes), but he’s not actually stupid-stupid. When it comes to strategic decisions, he uses logic and reason. Even if you might disagree with it. Also, there will be no smut (ecchi is a fair game), incest, NTR, harem or BL. === Discord is up! Find it at -> https://linktr.ee/Garessta Updates: 2 chapters/day, right after the reset (with a 5% chance of running late). Reply to author's pinned review if you have questions. Also, although I realize the futility of this aim (at least right now), if this novel reaches top 15 golden ticket ranking (and stays there for a few days, obv), I will mass release 10 extra chapters! (within 30 calendar days)

Transmigrate to the world of One Piece, reincarnate as Saint Imu; Control the world government and sit on the Empty Throne. He obtains the star map of the omniverse and contemplates the sea of dimensions. Gather all individual combat power, military power, financial resources and all material resources to open the dimensional gate, conquer all dimensions, and break the limit of individual power! Unite or be destroyed, how to choose? ---------------------------------------------------------------- You can view the first 350 chapters for free on my p@atren. Since I can not upload many chapters at once or it will be blocked, I will upload 3 chapters daily. The entire novel is translated on my p@treon, p@treon.com/mr_soolhoaf -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: Please consider this story as a parallel universe within the world of One Piece. Some elements of the original canon may be ambiguous or intentionally altered, so don't worry too much about any discrepancies. For example, regardless of whether Imu is portrayed as male or female in the original story, this version depicts him as a man. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All rights to the original content belong to their respective creators.

Medieval times, warring knights, dragons, demons, gods, pirates, behemoths... Barbaric, ignorant, backward, numb, starvation widespread, people unable to make a living... Damn it! Punch to explode this era!! Reclaiming wilderness, farming, bridge building, road paving, coal mining, excavating minerals! Leveling up, recruiting apostles, forging an army! Barrage troops! Pushing horizontally! Quack! My steel torrent is invincible in this world!! Roman: "I am your destiny! Kneel before me!" So, you were supposed to farm, but somehow you ended up establishing a vast empire and becoming the emperor?

This was the great era of vast warships and the Star River, a time when the multi-universe was shattered and countless Cosmic Fragments were scattered across the void, forming the boundless Shattered Starry Sea. Immortal Domain Dao soldiers, mechanical gods, golden giants, wizard Dominators... An endless array of strange civilizations. Starry Sea Oddity, Genetic Potions, exoskeletal armors, Floating Land Origin... Treasures that could be found everywhere. Spectral Shuttle, Spectral Airship, Spectral Warship, Escort Ships, Battleships, Star-Annihilating Starships, hyperdimensional mother ships... The clearly stratified Xinhuo warships. Song Chi held a Zhu Tian Ruins Market in his hand and engaged in interstellar trade with the countless peoples of the Starry Sea. What? Titanium Crystals are worthless in your Star Domain? I'll take them all, damn it, this is a strategic resource! You call this a chunk of iron? This is Mixed Elemental Copper, the ultimate Enhancement resource! Ordinary ship cannon? Isn't this a golden Star-Annihilating Cannon? Quick... I'll buy it! ... Stretching across the stars, starting from the flame of human civilization.