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Seven days remained until the countdown to genetic mutation. Seven days later, all creatures on Earth would undergo mutations. Giant mutated creatures would swarm and attack humanity, putting their fate in jeopardy. The entire Earth would be ruled by these mutated beings! Yang Xiao accidentally walked into a genetic store where various gene potions were sold, capable of altering human body functions. From that moment on, he embarked on a crazy journey of genetic evolution.

Lucius spent months trapped in a dying body, waiting for a life that would never come. When he dies, he awakens in another world summoned as one of four legendary heroes. But something goes wrong. Five heroes appear. And Lucius is the mistake. While the others gain powerful abilities, he is branded an F-Rank Healer the weakest of all and cast aside. But the kingdom made one fatal mistake. They believe they summoned five heroes. In truth, they only summoned four. The fifth… was chosen by something else. While the heroes rise in the light, Lucius will survive in the shadows carrying curses, devouring corruption, and uncovering a forbidden power. The greatest mistake the kingdom ever made…was believing the weakest hero would remain weak.

"They say the era of magic is dead. They say football has become a game of machines, data, and endless running. But they’ve forgotten how a single feint could stop time." In the narrow, muddy lanes of Keraniganj,Dhaka 20-year-old Rimon—a "Lazy Genius" from the English Department of Bangladesh University—has buried his dreams. After a soul-crushing betrayal at Shia Mosjid and the weight of a broken national football system, he plays only for himself. Everything changes when he meets Mahima—a love so deep and obsessive that it becomes his only reason to fight. Suddenly, a voice awakens. Not a robot, but a snarky, poetic "Eternal Commentator" guarding The Last Kings' Legacy. It’s a repository of the "Lost Arts"—the vision of Messi, the drive of Ronaldo, the flair of Neymar, and the ghost-like precision of Ozil. But the System has a condition: Pure Art over Metrics. From the traffic jams of Dhaka to the grass of the Bernabéu, Rimon must navigate a world of corrupt officials, toxic rivals, and a brotherhood with his childhood friend. Side-by-side with real-world legends Rimon isn't just playing for a trophy—he’s lifting 170 million people on his back to prove that the Golden Era isn't over. It’s just waiting for a new King.

The World of Dhenshin: After a mysterious and intentional attack leaves his house in ashes and his mother—a Master Rank Mage—dead, a young man named Sogha is left with a burning need for strength. Despite possessing no detectable mana in a world ruled by magic, Sogha undergoes years of grueling physical conditioning under a legendary warrior to master the Zen Zhi pillar, the martial art of absolute evasion and phantom-like movement. His journey leads him to the Capital and the prestigious Great Mage and Warriors University, where his path converges with other elite teenagers. During the sacred Spirit Resonance ceremony, Sogha’s results defy the laws of magic, showing a glitched **ERROR** status and manifesting a terrifying, high-level Demon Spirit. Alongside him is Elphyete, an agonizingly shy elf with world-shattering Creation Magic and an Archangel God spirit, and Euphyne, a flamboyant noble whose power scales with his own massive ego. Rewarded with a private mansion for a heroic deed on the road, the trio is fast-tracked into the elite Class A1, joining seven other "Stars" who represent the most dangerous young talents in the kingdom. Their introduction to university life is anything but academic. Led by Sir Vael, a lazy but god-like "Otherworlder" who operates outside the world's laws, the class is immediately thrust into a trial of survival within a void-like dimension of pure light. Forced to abandon their individual arrogance and coordinate as a single unit, the Ten Stars must prove they have the resolve to survive a teacher who views the fabric of reality as a playground.

In a world where breathing is a subscription, his existence has just been canceled. Aethelgard is a vertical neon hell where physics is governed by predatory economics. Here, the elite live forever by harvesting "Life-Seconds" from the poor, and every heartbeat is taxed. Silas is a "Ghost"—a boy deleted from the Global Ledger to pay for his parents' debts. He doesn't legally exist, which makes him the only person in the city the System can’t track. Equipped with a glitched "Ghost Account," Silas can short-sell reality itself—borrowing power from his future and dumping the agonizing physical costs into a void in his mind. But something ancient is living inside that void, waiting for Silas to slip into the red. Silas isn't looking for a way out. He’s looking for a Hostile Takeover. He’s going to climb from the toxic slums to the glittering Spires, liquidate the gods who erased him, and become the Sovereign Creditor of the universe. The market is about to crash. And Silas is the one pulling the plug.

[Welcome back, Von. The Superstar System is online.] Von spent his life as a 300-pound recluse, watching his sister work herself out just to keep him alive. When his heart finally gave out at twenty-four, his only legacy was debt and a sister left crying over his death. But that wasn't the end. He is back in 2019, six years before the day that killed him. He is still overweight, still broke, and still a nobody. But this time, he isn't helpless. Armed with the knowledge of future hits and a System that turns his sweat into skills, Von isn't just trying to survive anymore. He is out to conquer Hollywood, dominate the charts, and become a legend. [Von... Are you ready to become a Superstar?] *** [DISCLAIMER!!] This is a work of fiction set in a parallel world similar to modern-day Earth. While the timeline, technology, and culture may mirror our own, all names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the products of my imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

Waking up in an unfamiliar body was shocking enough. But Waking up as Minoru Mineta? That was a nightmare. On the day of his elementary school graduation, a boy realizes that his soul has fused with another—memories blending, personalities colliding. He isn’t just himself anymore… and he isn’t just Mineta either. But along with this strange fusion comes something else. A golden finger. A power hidden deep within his body—The ability to wield a second quirk without the drawback of having its soul inside his head. In a world ruled by heroes and villains, where power determines everything, he makes a choice. He will not become the joke that Mineta was destined to be. He will rise. Training from middle school, reshaping his body, mastering his quirk, and preparing for the future he knows is coming… he sets his sights on a moment that will change everything—The day he will meet All Might. The day of the Sludge Villain Incident. The day he will claim One For All for himself… instead of Izuku Midoriya. But power is only the beginning. As he walks the path of a hero, unknowingly drawing people toward him, bonds begin to form… connections deepen… and without even trying—He finds himself surrounded. Not by fans. Not by followers. But by hearts he never meant to capture. This is not the story of a cowardly side character. This is the story of how Mineta became a legend.

Michael fell to the ground beside Selene and reached for her, clinging to her in their final moments. "We did it," Michael whispered. "You saved the world." "We won?" Selene asked, breath shallow. Without mana, their bodies began to fail. "I'm sorry," Selene whispered. "We should have lived longer. Loved deeper." "No," Michael said. "You did everything right." Selene's eyes dulled, her body turning to dust in his arms. They died together on that battlefield, souls touching as they slipped into the afterlife. To be reborn again.

In the quiet streets and ancient temples of Kyoto, a hidden world of curses and sorcerers exists beyond the sight of ordinary people. Amid this dangerous world, a sorcerer with a rare liquid metal technique begins carving his own path, dealing with curses in ways that often defy the expectations of the traditional jujutsu society. As his actions draw attention, he inevitably crosses paths with powerful sorcerer families—including the infamous Zenin Clan. What follows is a story filled with action, chaos, and exorcism, where alliances form, rivalries grow, and the rigid rules of the sorcerer world are constantly challenged. Because in a world ruled by tradition and power, not everyone is willing to play by the rules. --- Hello there, I am the author of this fanfic. The writing in the fanfic will be partially Ai and partially typed. I don’t have much experience in writing but I felt like I need to write my own book so that I could start somewhere. The fanfic won't be anywhere near peak. It might even be garbage for some. So I will try to improve as I write and hopefully write a peak fanfic or my own novel next time.

Gabriel never wanted to be the one people depended on. The last hope. The hero. He was just a kid trying to find his place in the world, constantly living in his father’s shadow. A brilliant scientist, but a distant father. Gabriel already had enough on his plate: bullies, a fractured family, and a city slowly swallowing itself whole. But as his life began to unravel, it happened..the accident that changed everything, awakening something inside him: superpowers. As his abilities began to surface and the pressure mounted, the city’s problems didn’t fade; they escalated. Crime, corruption, and chaos were everywhere. The people were drowning, struggling to keep a float, clinging to whatever hope they could find. And in their cries, they begged for a saviour, someone to pull them from the abyss. But in a city like this, nothing comes easy. Power always comes at a cost. And the debt this city demands? It never stops collecting. When Gabriel uncovers secrets buried close to home, and the true source of his power, he’s forced to choose: step into the light and become the hero the city needs, or fall into the same darkness that consumed his father. Dragonblade: A New Dawn is a gritty urban fantasy superhero origin story, packed with betrayal, street crime, family tension, and a powerful awakening. If you're a fan of Miles Morales, Black Panther, Static Shock, or Invincible, this is the series for you.

What happens to a boy when the world teaches him he's not worth saving? Max Hart never got a happy beginning — and maybe he was never meant to. This isn't the story of a chosen one. This isn't a hero's journey. It's the story of a kid who broke quietly …and woke up in a world that made him realize he wasn't broken because the breaking process had just began. This is a slow-burn, action packed story with deep descriptions and quick pacing. If like stories like CSM or JJK— This story is for you. Welcome to Vices & Virtues. Instagram: valentine.is.extinct

In a world where vengeful spirits born from negative emotions known as Yurei stalk the shadows, Kyōkai follows Daiki Fushino, a regular high school boy who never planned on being anything special. He was just a regular teenager-until one night, when a single decision changed everything. Thrown into a hidden world of spirits, exorcists, and traditions, Daiki finds himself standing in place that's he forced to now call home.

In Mauria, a secret war rages between alchemists and sorcerers. When Bailey dies saving the lives of two children, he is transported across the boundary between worlds. He inhabits the body of Amos Aquila - a seemingly insignificant farm boy - unwittingly replacing his soul. Follow Bailey/Amos as he progresses through a world where magic powers are determined by the zodiac, science mutates mana, and the forces of Gods toy with the fates of mortals. UPDATES EVERY SUNDAY Discord: https://discord.gg/4rFg8gTXs6

An Earth where dungeons and monsters are commonplace. Unfortunately, the main character, Kamishiro Souma, who aspires to be an adventurer, was a dropout at the adventurer's school. The days when you try hard but are not rewarded, and your teachers encourage you to go to a regular university. One day, Souma awakens to her ability to go to game-like other worlds by sleeping. Initially believing it to be a dream, Souma feels good and hunts monsters to raise her level. However, it turns out that his status in another world is reflected in reality. This makes Souma suddenly stronger and astonishes those around her.

Adrien Vauclair was never meant to fail. Once hailed as a promising talent in one of France’s top academies, he carried more than just expectations—he carried a name. The son of a former director, his career was always shadowed by whispers of nepotism. Then came the crash. After losing his parents, Adrien lost more than just family—he lost the instinct, the clarity, the spark that once made him special. By nineteen, he was no longer a prospect. Just a disappointment waiting to be released. With no future left in France, he disappears into the lower divisions of Norwegian football—a place where no one knows his name, and no one cares to learn it. Cold pitches. Physical defenders. A style of play that suffocates everything he once relied on. He begins to fail again. Until he meets a man who shouldn’t exist. A quiet neighbor. A forgotten name. A presence that lingers where it shouldn’t. The man offers no miracle—only a shift in perception. “You’ve been looking at the ball your whole life. That’s why you’ve never seen the game.” From that moment, Adrien begins to see it— the spaces, the movements, the invisible paths the game unfolds through. But seeing is not the same as playing. As his vision sharpens, so does the cost. Too many possibilities. Too many decisions. And something deeper… something wrong. Because the man who gave him this “gift” was once a legend. A Ballon d’Or winner. A player the world has somehow forgotten. Now, as Adrien rises from obscurity, climbing from Norway to the wider stages of European football, one question follows him—quiet, persistent, unavoidable: What happens to those who see the game too clearly?

Jax was always the guy who carried the bags. As an F-rank porter, he didn’t have a future. He just wanted to earn enough to pay for his sister’s medicine. But when his team betrays him and leaves him to die in a S-rank dungeon, everything changes. Instead of dying, Jax hears a voice in his head. He gains the "Infinite Devourer System." Now, he doesn’t just get stronger by training. He gets stronger by eating the cores of his enemies. Every monster he kills makes him faster, tougher, and more dangerous. He’s coming back to the city to settle the score. He’ll climb the ranks, build the strongest guild in history, and show the world that the man they threw away is now the only one who can save them.

When the sky tore open and dimensions collided, Ji-hu lost everything. In sixty seconds, the world ended. Roads became alien landscapes. Monsters poured through reality's broken seams. Ji-hu's parents died. His fourteen-year-old sister Hana saved him from drowning. And in the chaos, he killed something with his bare hands—an act that would haunt him for years. In the aftermath, the survivors changed. Some awakened with powers tied to what they endured during that first minute. Fire for those who burned. Water for those who drowned. Strength for those who refused to die. Hana awakened the next day, became a prodigy, rose to S-rank—the highest tier of hunters who now fight to reclaim a broken world. Ji-hu awakened three years later. Too late. Too weak. D-rank, the lowest rung, with unstable dual affinities that sputter and fail when he needs them most. Taken in by Yuna, a shopkeeper with her own losses and a small dojo she's trying to turn into a guild, Ji-hu begins the long climb from nothing. But something is different about him. His growth doesn't match his rank. His power grows twice as fast as it should. And deep inside, a mark he doesn't understand is changing everything. As Ji-hu fights alongside Yuna—clearing small zones, gathering artifacts, building something from nothing—he begins to close the gap between himself and the sister he could never protect. But the world is changing again. Bigger threats are coming. And the rift in the sky is still there, waiting, unreachable. Somewhere on the other side, something is watching. And it's not done with Earth yet. --- A story about family, loss, and the slow climb from nothing. About the gap between who we are and who we need to become. And about the marks we carry—visible and hidden—that shape our fate.

"The world ended in a flash of monsters and shadows. Aryan, the last survivor, was given a final chance by a mysterious entity known as the 'Chronos Archive'. Waking up 10 months before the apocalypse in the heart of Dhaka, he now possesses a system that allows him to rewrite destiny. But the shadows are already moving. Can he collect enough power to stop the inevitable, or is he just delaying the last page of the world?"

This work is a draft. The book is released on August 12. On the day the world ended, the president of Fermiris struck a deal with the king behind the dome and unleashed an army of colossal insectoid monsters. Cities burned. The sky opened. "Live until tomorrow," the quest window says, haunting him every moment. But tomorrow never comes.

In a world where time can be controlled, every being possesses a Chrono Trace a mark that defines their existence. Kael Vireth is an exception. His Chrono Trace is unstable… as if he doesn’t fully belong to time itself. As mysteries surrounding time begin to unravel and forces beyond human understanding emerge, Kael is drawn into a conflict that threatens the very foundation of the world. The further he goes, the clearer one truth becomes Something is wrong with this world… and Kael might be the key. The legend of –The Outlier–