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By the coast, a hundred-meter Star Gate shimmered with flowing light. Beyond the Star Gate, an army forged of steel stretched as far as the eye could see. Above the Sky Dome, squadrons of fighter jets streaked across, weaving an iron curtain. In the distant ocean, scores of aircraft carriers, destroyers, and frigates dotted the seascape, ready for action. All cannons were aimed at the figure who emerged from the Star Gate. "In the name of the Federation Command Center, I order you to stand down, or what awaits you is total war," said the voice. "War?" Gu Jinlai took a step forward, and his form swelled against the wind, in an instant growing from less than two meters tall to a colossal Chaos Demon God thousands of kilometers high, emitting the brilliance of a white dwarf star from his being, his own gravity causing thunder and lightning, as well as tsunamis and tides within a thousand-mile radius. He looked down... At the war weapons that seemed like toys. He reached out, and a hydrogen bomb fell into his hand. Within him, the electron-degenerate star core released Helium, Helium elements expanded, and the terrifying high temperature instantly caused Deuterium and Tritium, Hydrogen's isotopes, to fuse, the energy bursting forth, forming a blazing white brilliance on the ocean's surface that was like igniting a sun. Before this sun's energy could be released, he clapped his hands together, and the dazzling white, mixed with heat in the billions of degrees, was compressed and sealed within his palms, not a fragment escaping. "I think, you should choose peace." he suggested.

Dazzle is a young teen girl with a beautiful face and a kind heart. She is such a angel and a loyal friend but not the peoples around her. Bullied by school mates, Harassed by her teachers, seeing all her friend being abused...Even after seeing all this, she couldn't do anything. Why? Because the city where she lived gives respect and rights only to men. If a woman talks backs or rebels, it is her end. End of her life and dignity. But not anymore. She has the power of karma by her side. Going through continuous assaults and facing deaths of her loved ones, made her a heartless bitch. "WOMAN'S AREN'T SUPPOSED TO UPSET A MEN? THEN WHY NOT KILL THEM INSTEAD?" Dazzle thought Read more to find Dazzle's journey from a weak angel to a deadly demoness. Will she be a psychopath who devours blood or just revenge?

Alice received an invitation from her friend Vanessa to join a new open-world VRMMO. Despite Alice's inclination to laziness, Vanessa's insistence compelled her to participate. "Hey, there's a skill that lets me create clones of myself," Alice mused, her interest piqued. "I absolutely need to get my hands on this skill." With a mischievous laugh, she contemplated the possibilities of having free helpers through her clones. *[Ding! Your Clone has practiced [Sword Arts] while you were offline. You've gained 1,231 experience points in your [Sword Arts] skill.]* *[Ding! Your Clone has been busy chopping down 2,567 trees and gathering 4,152 pieces of wood during your offline time. Your [Wood Chopping] skill has gained 5,321 experience points.]* *[Ding! Your Clone has successfully defeated 100 level 1 Slimes, granting you 100 EXP.]* While other players grappled with the challenges of surviving in the game's apocalyptic setting, Alice's clones industriously farmed resources in the nearby vicinity. "Hmm... What an intriguing game!" she thought, recognizing the unique advantage her clones provided. ==========================

Paused due to lack of financial motivation. When the sleepy little city of Warren Ohio starts teetering on the edge of chaos, Zoe is chosen to be a hero. There’s just one problem: she’s chubby, lazy, and way more invested in leveling up her Horizon Panther than saving the world. Monsters? Pass. But when a nagging system won’t stop harassing her and a looming Shard starts messing with her snack time, Zoe is forced to deal with her so-called "destiny." Begrudgingly. As long as it doesn’t interfere with her next raid. Cover by MK_Wizard Find her on ko-fi mkwizard

In the year 2184, the US is divided. Half the country has moved on with the rest of the world, while in middle America, the survivors of the terrorist biological attack that split the country struggle just to stay alive. Though a century has passed, few people brave going behind the borders meant to contain the danger. Even the privatized military is reluctant to do so.<br><br>But that doesn’t stop recently discharged Sullivan Eberle. Only one thing drives him anymore -- the need to find Raphael Hamada. He doesn’t know why. He only knows he must. If that means a lifetime behind the borders, then so be it.<br><br>Rafe Hamada ran away from the real world when he was still a kid. The last thing he wants is to be found, especially by a soldier who can’t even tell him why it was so important to locate him in the first place. He’d like nothing more than for Sullivan to leave, but turning his back on a man alone and friendless is against everything Rafe stands for ...

In the year 2147, Earth has become a frozen wasteland after a catastrophic stellar event plunges the planet into an eternal ice age. Billions perish in the first wave of freezing storms, and the remnants of humanity struggle to survive in scattered, desperate colonies. Amid the chaos, engineer Liam Carter activates his life's work—"Eden-7," an underground nuclear-powered sanctuary designed to withstand centuries of extreme cold. With self-sustaining energy, hydroponic farms, and AI-driven defenses, it’s the last haven in a dying world. But survival isn’t just about enduring the cold. Rival factions, mutated ice predators, and a shadowy corporate empire hunting for Eden-7’s technology threaten to shatter Liam’s safety. When he discovers a signal hinting at a possible "thaw zone" near the equator, he must decide: stay protected in his fortress—or risk everything to lead humanity’s last hope to salvation.

Please read the tags before reading the story Echoes of fate weave through purgatory Murderous monsters roam the land From dungeons they emerge to walk the earth Treacherous nobles together band What manner of dangers will they birth? Myriad races compete for resources As bored Deities manipulate the chessboard Pitiful mortals consider their recourses As Hiro takes the throne, his Harem in accord ~~~ Okay, as much as I enjoyed writing that, I do feel the need to give you an actual description. So here you go: Hiro Antee gets transmigrated into a game-like, magical world as the Ruler of a Barony - the smallest piece of land which can have an official [Ruler] as per the [Rules] of [The World]. Due to some... unfortunate circumstances, Hiro's Barony is situated in a rather desolate part of the continent. Oh, and he starts with zero citizens. And no real infrastructure. And a bunch of dangerous monsters inhabit his Realm. But Hiro's seemingly bleak future suddenly changes when he receives the Diadem of Carnal Sin - a mysterious artifact which even Deities could not figure out how to make use of! Join Hiro on his journey as he ascends from a measly Baron to mighty Emperor and beyond! Witness development, of both Hiro's Realm and Hiro's mind. Witness conquest, of both Hiro's enemies and Hiro's harem. And bear witness, to Hiro's tantalizing path of Lordship! That's all from me, your author. I hope you enjoy the ride. P.S - Power stones, golden tickets, gifts, adding this to library, reviews, comments, paragraph comments - all these things help immensely and are greatly appreciated. Thanks and Enjoy! :)

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In the shadows of a clandestine organization, a figure emerges - Jason, the ideal recruit for a project that molds killers into something more. Equipped with extraordinary powers, Jason becomes a force to reckon with, just as an imminent, otherworldly peril threatens Earth's existence. Follow Jason's journey as he transforms from a lethal operative into a super-powered guardian, charged with the harrowing task of saving the planet. In a world where danger is as real as the darkness that conceals it, witness the evolution of a killing machine into humanity's last hope.

[PREMIUM as of 14 Aug] Imagine a character like John Wick living in a world of sword and sorcery in this story of betrayal, vengeance, and insatiable hunger for power. Immanuel Maier, a military prodigy, is betrayed and killed by his own mission partner acting on secret orders. But he's not truly gone—he's resurrected and branded with a mysterious sigil of ancient origins. Now, armed with supernatural power and knowledge of the man who gave the kill order and married his wife, Immanuel vows to stop at nothing and confront the man who ruined his life… and destroy the kingdom he once served.