egoist

Axel had been a rising star, excelling in nearly everything as a child. People had had great expectations for him... but alas, he had failed to meet them. Then came the coma. What others had assumed was the end of his awakening had merely been a pause. By the time Axel opened his eyes again, he had already become something else entirely. It was an SSS-class being reborn. [You have awakened the Dragonic Overlord System.] [You have obtained Adaptation and Fusion.] [You have obtained Abyssal Flame Manipulation and Instant Regeneration.] [You have turned Drazel into a High Dragon and awakened an S-class.] [You have fused Drazel's Gigantification with Tusk's Spirit Form.] [You have obtained Great Spirit Form (Type: Abyssal Flame).] Armed with a myriad of overpowered abilities, only time had stood between Axel and his conquest of the world. But then... other worlds had begun merging with Earth. Grander threats. Unknown beings. A reality no longer his alone. Axel didn't care. He was the Dragon God–and a Dragon God bowed to nothing. Whatever awakened in the merged world, whatever dared to call itself a peak existence—none of it changed a single thing. He would reign over dragons, revive a race the world had long forgotten, and carve out a place where his family could live without ever knowing fear. While those who loved him would destroy civilizations to make sure nothing and no one threatened him.

In a world where power is measured by the beasts you command, Zora is an anomaly: a Tamer who cannot summon, cannot contract, and cannot claim a single creature as his own. Branded “Empty,” he is scorned by academies and rejected by clans. In battle, he stands alone while others fight alongside dragons, spirits, and warbeasts. By all logic, he should be useless. But Zora holds a forbidden gift. He can invade the bond between Tamer and beast. With a single touch:or sometimes just a glance, he can calm raging monsters, seize control of contracted creatures, and even turn a Tamer’s greatest weapon against them. To some, it’s a miracle. To others, it’s heresy. Because if bonds can be stolen… then no Tamer is ever truly safe. Hunted by elite summoners, feared as a “Bond Thief,” and dragged into a hidden war over the true nature of contracts, Zora must master a power that was never meant to exist. But every beast he bends to his will leaves a mark, and the more bonds he disrupts, the more unstable the world itself becomes. In a realm built on loyalty between master and creature, Zora is the one man who can break it all.

A survivor of the Zero Program, Gwen can control electricity, but not her heart. She has watched Leo, a boy from the slums scarred by the Battle of Los Angeles, for years from the shadows, recording his every move before finally stepping into his life. When his path drags him into the heart of the Las Vegas mafia, Gwen follows without hesitation, ready to kill and to burn the world if it means keeping him safe. As she protects him at all costs, will she know when to stop before her love turns into a lethal obsession or will everyone who dares stand between them pay the price?

Having reincarnated in the world of Tensura somehow, a formerly 39 year man is sent to the bottom of the sealed cave as the twin brother of the original protagonist, Rimuru Tempest. However, upon meeting Veldora, he is met with a reality that he couldn't have expected. Wait, that isn't how the fight with Chronoa went. It appeared that his presence was far from the only thing that had changed in the world he had been sent to. Leaving the sealed cave, he joins his brother in creating the monster kingdom of Tempest, all the while looking to find out as much about this world and its altered history as he can. And most importantly, figure out how it changed.

Reincarnated into a world of magic and monsters, Victor didn't become a heroic knight or an all-powerful Archmage. Instead, he woke up as the Principal of the Abyssal Academy—a bankrupt, crumbling school for the continent's worst villains, dark mages, and assassins. The teachers are embezzling funds. The students are trying to assassinate him daily. And the "Heroes of Light" are planning to raid the school and execute everyone in thirty days. But Victor isn't sweating. In his past life, he was a ruthless corporate tycoon, and he just awakened the [Tycoon's Ledger] System. He doesn't need to fight with magic; he fights with capitalism. A student tries to stab him? Victor survives and charges them a 5,000 Gold "Practical Exam Fee." The Heroes of Light are invading the campus? Victor sells the broadcasting rights to the Demon Realm and opens a massive betting pool. Armed with his ledger, a cold heart, and a brilliant mind, Victor is about to show the magical world that the most terrifying power isn't a Tier-9 Fireball. It's compound interest. Welcome to the Abyssal Academy. Your tuition is due.

Neji, your death was way too tragic! While the dead-last loser has already gotten promoted, landed a CEO position, married your cousin, and climbed to the very peak of life… you’re lying quietly in your grave. Out of everyone your age, you’re the only one who died. That’s just unfair!

The most dependable (sarcastic) assassin -- Gao Xuan. Developing himself with an inventory of powerful gear. A master of biding his time, backstabbing, and brutalizing weaklings. Don’t love me. Nothing would come out of this. I am an assassin without feelings.

This is the war between humans and the Ancient God Clan, tracing back to Ancient Times, extending into the future, spanning the river of history, and composing an epic. The Ancient Gods invade reality with a shattered world. Secrets from timeless mythologies reveal the truth. Ascenders traverse the gaps of time and space, journeying between two realms. Reality and transcendence, blade and sword, blood and fire. When the apocalypse arrives, the Ancient Gods awaken from their long slumber. The curtain rises— My father once went missing while investigating the resurrection of a certain God, and his fate remains unknown to this day. I am anxious, but not entirely distressed. Because that resurrected God— Is me.

1 billion people from the Earth woke up and discovered that they had transmigrated to an alternate world. They possessed their own land and had become lords. They had to struggle to survive in a foreign world by attacking other cities and conquering new lands. Leo Ray received the God Tier talent [Golden Touch]. He could turn stone into gold and upgrade items. [Congratulations! Your Rank One Recruitment Tag has been upgraded to Rank Five Recruitment Tag.] [Congratulations! Your Rank Two Weapon: Crescent Moon Blade has been duplicated 101 times.] [Congratulations! Your Rank Three Weapon: Great Land Two-handed Sword has been upgraded to Rank Five Weapon: Dragon Slayer Sword.] … [Congratulations! You have become the world’s first Lord with a Level Two Mansion.] [Congratulations! You have become the world’s first Lord to completely kill off a boss.] [Congratulations! You have become the world’s first Lord to conquer a city.] … While others were still working hard to gather resources, Leo Ray monopolized the market and made everyone work for him. While others were still toiling away at establishing their villages, Leo Ray’s grand city had already been built. While others were still risking their lives to withstand the attacks of the surrounding monsters with villagers, Leo Ray had already amassed an army and was conquering cities and lands.

'Willaim Smithson, the legend, the undisputed G.O.A.T of football. Messi and Ronaldo who? Those guys were children when compared to the ability of Willaim Smithson' That was the dream of every young footballer who wanted to make it pro. To be considered the absolute best. Unfortunately, reality had no respect for dreams. "Will, there's going to be a bit of a squad revision tomorrow. Unfortunately you didn't make the cut and you won't be with us next season. I wish you good luck with your career, but it's just not going to be with us". But then, right when it was supposed to be over, in his lowest moment... [Ding! Limitless Potential System Activates]

Ellie Samwell, an ordinary 39 year old gym owner dies in the middle of taking a shit and ends up as the least person he wanted to be, how will his life play out. WARNING WARNING ⚠️⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ Content Warning: Throughout this story, there are scenes involving strong language, physical and emotional abuse, sexual situations, violence, and other mature or disturbing themes. Please read with discretion.

In Greendale, emotional sincerity is a weapon and comedic timing is a force of nature. For Ethan Dalton, it's a measurable data point. Using Emotion Sight and the Knowledge Share Network, Ethan attempts to stay under the radar by blending into the background of the study group. However, his Adaptive Camouflage begins to fail when Abed Nadir identifies him as a "genre-aware character." As the Halloween zombie outbreak approaches, Ethan’s preparation becomes too specific to ignore. Now, he must balance the system's Ensemble Harmony with his own survival, proving that in a world of tropes, the most dangerous thing you can be is a man with a plan.

In the world of Aetheria, there is one name that is feared by all. Yet, he is known more for his title, the Demon General. Whether it’s Gods or Demons, no beings dare to oppose his authority. He ruled Aetheria with an iron hand. Cities are destroyed on his whim. Countries are razed at his displeasure. This is the tale of his rise to power. This is the tale of his rise to Godhood. This is the tale of the rise of the Demon General.

Nille F. Tsukuyomi, great-grandson of Amparo Pilar Fajardo and Takeshi Tsukuyomi, carries in his veins the hidden legacy of the spirits that dwell between the human realm and the unseen worlds. A mark etched upon his right shoulder bears witness to this power, a silent sigil of destinies intertwined. Born of both Filipino and Japanese blood, he is also a direct descendant of Tsukuyomi, the Japanese moon god, the crescent moon etched beneath his tattooed Enlil symbol glowing with quiet significance. Towering at six feet, with silver-gray eyes that pierce through darkness and long black hair that flows like midnight, Nille stands as a living convergence of two ancient mythologies. In a world teetering on the edge of war, haunted by the remnants of forgotten gods and restless spirits, he must navigate the duality of his heritage, awakening powers drawn from both the ancestral spirits of the earth and the divine luminescence of the moon. Enemies lurk in every shadow, drawn to the strength and legacy he carries—those who would seek to claim it, and those who would destroy it. Yet Nille’s path is not only one of survival; it is a journey of identity, of destiny, and of mastering the delicate balance between mortal blood and divine essence. In his veins flows the pulse of ancient worlds. In his heart burns the struggle between human will and celestial inheritance. And the fate of both realms may hinge upon the choices of this extraordinary scion, whose very presence is a bridge between what is seen…and what is eternal. If you want, I can also craft an even more cinematic, “opening-novel style” version that reads like the first paragraph of an epic fantasy, with a sense of impending war, mystery, and supernatural grandeur, it would

In a world ruled by marks, truth is a weapon and survival is a lie. Book One of Miguel’s mythic saga opens with a boy branded by fate and hunted by the Council that governs reality. As cities crumble and secrets bleed through the cracks of a dying system, he must choose obey or become something unrecognizable. This novella blends dystopian grit with supernatural mystery and philosophical weight. It’s a story of identity fractured, siblings torn, and a legacy that refuses to die. If you’ve ever felt the pressure of destiny clawing at your ribs, or the chill of truth too dangerous to speak—this book was written for you.

Reborn as Shigure Kasukawa, a low-ranking noble in Seireitei, he starts his journey from the harshest district of North Rukongai, District 80. With a mysterious sign-in system at his side, every location he visits grants him unimaginable rewards: unparalleled spiritual power, devastating reiatsu, and abilities that defy the logic of the Soul Society. From the Shin'o Academy to the Senzaikyū, the Twin Hills of Execution, the Dangai, the Valley of Screams, Hueco Mundo, the Wandenreich, and even the Royal Palace itself—each sign-in unlocks god-like powers that shake the foundations of the Bleach universe. Rewards include: Crushing Reiatsu, Ultimate Release, Instant Kido Casting, Coexistence of Blut Arterie and Vene, and the Absolute Silence of Reishi. Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni: "Without a doubt, Shigure Kasukawa is worthy of inheriting the title of the strongest Soul Reaper." Sōsuke Aizen: "I must admit, Shigure, you are the most troublesome opponent I've ever faced." Yhwach: "What kind of overwhelming power is this? How can you so effortlessly counter my Almighty?" Follow Shigure as he dominates the Soul Society and beyond, one legendary sign-in at a time!

Andy Smith lived an average life. Average looks. Average talent. Average relationships. Then he died in the most ridiculous way possible. He forgot to breathe in his sleep. Instead of heaven, he wakes up in an endless white void, face-to-face with a mysterious old man named Rob, who refuses to grant him wishes and forces him to spin four strange wheels that will decide his fate. No overpowered cheats. No choosing his destiny. No second chances. Reborn as Crystalline Alina Knowles. A five year old girl in 1970s america and the future half-sister of Beyoncé. Andy is thrown into a completely different world of music, fame, money, danger, and hidden conspiracies. Armed with a supernatural status system, a legendary vocal template, and an unforgiving personality, he must survive childhood, scandals, ruthless rivals, secret organizations, and his own dark past. From an ordinary man to a global superstar. From forgotten nobody to feared billionaire. This is the chaotic, darkly comedic story of survival, ambition, and ego in a world where talent is power and mistakes are fatal. Will he…now she…survive? ------------------------------------------ These stories are apart of the I.C.T.M.H universe. Spin-off: Crown of Rot. Spin-off: The Legend. Spin-off: Morgan Le Fay. Spin-off: House of Ainsworth. Spin-off: Empire of Man. ⚠️ Content Warning: Throughout this story, there are scenes involving strong language, physical and emotional abuse, sexual situations, violence, and other mature or disturbing themes. Please read with discretion.

Mark Howe was a bit of a coward. He had always been terrified of death—and even more terrified of anything that might disturb his quiet life, which he viewed as his only shield against a savage world. But suddenly... After unexpectedly dying in his sleep, Mark wakes up in a worn-out apartment, inhabiting a new body with his same name. He soon realizes that his predecessor committed suicide after being rejected dozens of times...And debts estimated at hundreds of thousands. Even though he was one of the "Chosen Humans"—the Awakened—his class was a complete joke. It was "Unranked," a profession known as... [Slime Warrior]. To Mark, it sounded more like a prank than a profession. Having been given a second chance at life, he was ready to accept his fate. But then, the world trembled. [The Wisdom Lord System apologizes for the delay in classification...] [Converting (Unranked) to (SSS-Class)...] [An Awakened with immeasurable potential has been detected. Issuing a Global Announcement...] In an instant, every Awakened across the globe received a notification: A new SSS-Class powerhouse had emerged. Global guilds, superpowers, and international federations are now in a frantic race to recruit him, with some nations even claiming him as their own. Suddenly, Mark felt his plans to steer clear of the Awakeners' troubles and avoid dying again crumbling away. At the same time, he realized he needed to grow stronger just to protect himself—all while keeping his talent hidden from everyone. But he failed. Meanwhile, Mark Howe looks at his mysterious neighbor and asks: "My dear neighbor... are you actually a Queen in disguise? Don't tell me you want to recruit me too?"

Shen yao glared at his half brother with a look of sheer animosity like as if he was any closer he would tear him apart He growled in despair after losing his family incapable of protecting them until his last moments He woke up again in an ancient world in the body of someone sharing the same name as him watch his journey as he ascends the throne In another world

Gun Seren spent the last two years of his life mastering one thing: Deepwoken. Five thousand hours. Hundreds of wiped characters. Thousands of fights in the Depths. Among the chaos of monsters and drowned horrors, his Vantablack Godseeker build, Drake Eshet, had finally become perfect. Gun didn’t just play the game. He lived it. But in the middle of another night of Depths ganking, the world freezes. His internet dies. And a message appears on his screen: “The Towers Have Appeared.” Across Earth, colossal towers pierce the sky on every continent, bringing with them a mysterious system of Nexuses, Classes, and Floors filled with monsters. Humanity is forced into a new era where the only path forward is to climb, grow stronger, and survive. Gun doesn’t care. He just wants to log back in. But when he reconnects, his character—his two years of work, memories, and victories—is completely wiped. His perfect build is gone. And the towers appeared at the exact moment it happened. To Gun, that means only one thing. The towers stole Drake Eshet. Now he’s going to take everything from them. As the world begins testing people to awaken their Nexuses and Classes, Gun enters the system with one advantage nobody else has: the instincts of someone who has already spent thousands of hours surviving brutal combat. While others rely on their powers, Gun relies on something far more dangerous. Perfect timing. Parries. Reaction speed. Combat instincts honed in the merciless Depths. In the American Tower, where climbers struggle to survive even the first floors, a new name begins spreading among the hunters and monsters alike: A climber who treats life-and-death battles like PvP. A fighter who wins without flashy abilities. A player who climbs the tower the same way he dominated the Depths. And this time, when Gun Seren reaches the top… he isn’t stopping until the towers themselves are wiped.