the crimson athenaeum

The future of humanity was decided by a rain of crimson meteorites that fell from space and touched the earth's surface. The skies turned red, society changed forever, animals and men were corrupted by Chaos and became Dreads; powerful and evil monsters that hunt everything alive and cause destruction. The human race seemed to be lost, their annihilation was near. That ultimate catastrophe had dashed hopes on earth. However, humanity couldn't wait any further to fight back. They wouldn't lower their heads to the Dreads forever and watch silently their race being slaughtered and their territory conquered. The human's will to survive lit their hearts and freed the power given to them. The Ascendants, humans blessed with superpowers, began to appear. They were the only ones capable to match in power against the Dreads. Since then, an incessant battle of will against chaos began. A war to decide the future of that apocalyptic world. In a certain village, though, a youth is born. Someone seemingly as insignificant as any other person, but his destiny was to change that world forever. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Support the author: Ko-fi.com/syall -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The art of the cover isn't mine. If the artist sees it and wants me to take it off, just contact me on discord and I will do it right away. Discord: Syal#4377

Hu Qi travels to this strange world with his legs broken. Yet he awakens the Crimson modifier, which allows him to use modification points to change his body condition. By chance, he has gained a breathing technique and embarks on his journey to uncover the truth of the world.

Update: 3 times a week What would you do if you woke up as an infant in an unfamiliar world? Why, earn money and build your power, of course! Sold off by her "biological" father to a brothel? This entire red light district belongs to her! Minister's family? Who do you think you are? Not even a Head Minister and already so arrogant. She burns her past to cinders and starts her life anew. But why does this prince from another kingdom keep following her around? And is she really as simple as she seems? This reincarnator, just what could she be hiding in her past? Why does she sometimes have such empty eyes? Such a conflicted sense of self? And, if she is a virgin, how can she be so knowledgeable about what goes on between couples?! Author's Note: Like the cover? Thank Kiz#4961! Please don't be mean if you don't like the art or style, he took time out of his busy schedule to draw the cover and even gave it to me for free! Please be appreciative of the hardworking, creative people!

At the beginning of the universe, there was only chaos. Chaos gave birth to a world, accumulating into Black and White and the five elements (also known as the Origin Elements), creating the world's laws and the order of heaven and earth. This world was called the Origin world, where the Original beings born out of chaos reigned. They created orders, creatures, and numerous worlds where they reigned as Supreme beings until a calamity befell them and destroyed the Original world alongside numerous worlds. Two billion years have passed since then. In a small world somewhere, a baby was born carrying an unusual past. A love story of a vampire, the primogenitor of vampires. ••••• Nickaido's here; this story is a reboot of Prime Vampire, do not expect the same story or the same characters; many things have changed. Please support me and make this story a great story through your comments and suggestions, and once again, English is not my first language.

"In this world, you cannot always survive by only doing what is morally right." Myalis, a young brave, beautiful, and rebellious girl who led a happy and peaceful life with her family, some of history's most powerful beast tamers, life changed after awakening a talent that could change her fate. She witnessed a traumatic event, one which was caused by a threat operating in the shadows, one that ripped her apart from those that she loved and one that she was powerless to stop. Due to which, she discovered a truth, that altered her perception of reality. She was reborn, giving her access to a variety of skills, including the ability to tame beasts, transforming her into something no one had imagined she could become, bestowing upon her a power that had been lost for ages, enacting a long lost and terrifying prophecy. However, everything was different this time, including her objectives; she was unlike any other before her, and she drew the attention of many powerful beings, resulting in many conflicts, one of which threatened to destroy everything she knew. Will she be able to protect what she built? Will she be able to overcome those that oppose her and demonstrate her power or will she fail in fulfilling her purpose? What will be her path, darkness or light? What is her true intent? Follow the young woman on an exciting and mysterious journey as she overcomes countless obstacles in her path as she explores the limits to her abilities, develops special relationships with monster girls and many other beings as she rises to power, and unearths many sinister secrets about the world that have the potential to topple empires and unleash anarchy, all while rebuilding what was lost after becoming the leader of powerful beings and walking a precarious line between life and death. Note: MC's system will appear a bit later in the story, not the first set of chapters. Other tags- Evolution- Overpowered MC- Fantasy creatures- Slice of life- Mature- Revenge- Magic- Mystery- Beautiful female lead- Dark- No NTR- Dungeon.

In a dying world haunted by ancient war and cursed gods, the fragile balance between kingdoms is crumbling under the weight of an emerging darkness. Kael Rivenhart, a warrior with blood-red eyes and lightning dancing beneath his skin, is marked by an ancient power long thought lost — a legacy tied to a forgotten empire and a prophecy steeped in ruin. Hunted by twisted creatures born from the Veil and manipulated by forces even darker, Kael must embrace the crimson flame surging inside him… or let the world be devoured by shadow. As war ignites across fractured kingdoms, Kael is joined by Lyra, a battle-scarred duelist seeking redemption, and Darric, a sharp-eyed archer with secrets of his own. Together, they confront monstrous hosts, unravel buried histories, and face the wrath of Malrik, the Veilbound War Prince whose hunger for dominion threatens to unmake the world. But something stirs beneath the Veil—an ancient voice that once shattered empires now whispers Kael’s name. To survive, Kael must rise. To win, he must burn. And to become sovereign… he must first lose everything.

[COMPLETED] It's a race against time. But the challenge gets even harder as there is a certain difficulty that they both have to overcome. With Bai Li facing his own inner demons, will their quest for truth spiral out of control? Will he get his honour back? Who is the enemy hiding in the shadows that Xin Lei and Bai Li would have to fight? Along this journey to find their answers, will it also spark the flames of love between them? *** Amidst the booming crack of ear-piercing gunshots, Xin Lei bumped into the ex-army officer, Major Bai Li, who recently got a dishonorable discharge. He was the only hope for her who could help her in digging the truth behind not only that syndicate chasing after her life but also to find about her father and brother who have mysteriously disappeared. Together, they set out to search for the truth, but it shapes into something much darker and sinister as they learn about the case Xin Lei's father was working on - to prove a father innocent of his little daughter's disappearance, plunging them into one of the dangerous worlds, hidden from everybody. --- Scene Excerpt --- My foot was stuck in the pit and I pushed Bai Li away from me who was trying to get me out. There was no time. The sounds of sirens were growing closer and closer. How can I let the police catch him? But my strength wasn't enough. I tugged his shirt. I begged him. 'Please go.' Bai Li grabbed my arms. "Don't push me away, Xin Lei. Soldiers never leave anyone behind. It's either we are caught together or we escape together." Before I knew it, his lips were on mine. "Whatever it is, sticking together is the only option I give you." #WSA2020. Theme - Sweets love. --- Discord - https://discord.gg/CbhNys444r Follow me on Insta - enthu_reader7 --- My other novels : 1. Because I simply love you 2. Because I cannot hurt you 3. The Mafia King's First Love **Novel cover is commissioned. Credit goes to Chainslock**

[NoCP] [Sound Cultivator + alchemist] === Chen Jinshu, a modern woman, reborn into a cultivation world—only to wake up as the second daughter of a widow in the prestigious Chen Clan. Her 'past' self almost died in agony after swallowing a "Beauty Awakening Pill," desperate to win a political marriage for the family’s benefit. But Jinshu has no interest in being a pawn. While the clan’s female cultivators vie for the marriage alliance, she rejects their offers and dedicates herself to the path of cultivation. While others play, she trains. While they scramble for resources, she masters alchemy. Born with a mediocre triple-spiritual root, she’s written off as slow… until her crimson birthmark—a hidden treasure—awakens. A mystical lotus petal fused to her soul, it enhances her physique and grants unparalleled insight—at a price. To grow stronger, she must consume rare spiritual materials to fuel its power. In a world where women are expected to climb through marriage, Chen Jinshu forges her own destiny. Who needs a husband when you can have immortality? === English Original Title:《The abandoned cannon fodder girl's path to immortality》 (Note: Title adapted for tone and readability while preserving the story’s core themes.) Status: Hiatus

Sophie—resilient, diligent, and beautiful—grew up in an ordinary single-parent home. Her gentle, kind-hearted mother juggled countless part-time jobs to raise her. Ever sensible, Sophie excelled in both character and academics, earning a place at the LSE University in New York with top grades. From then on, she supported herself through a string of odd jobs. Ned—wealthy, handsome, and arrogant—had an unpleasant first encounter with Sophie while buying bottled water at the convenience store where she worked. Sparks flew between these polar opposites, igniting an unexpected romance… Unbeknownst to them, the gears of fate were already turning cruelly. The death of Sophie’s mother unraveled a web of hidden identities: Ned was her mother’s biological son. At birth, their identities had been deliberately swapped by the mother herself. Their mysterious biological father—still unaware of the truth—forces Sophie to drop out of school. Where can she turn now? As the sole legal heir to Harrington & Co. International, how can Ned stomach the stigma of being an illegitimate child? What meaning does love hold when family ties are reduced to mere leverage? How will they break free from the lies that bind them?

In her previous life, she took the wrong "white lotus" script, causing her to die a miserable death. Heaven has let her live again, so she shouldn't have to suffer the hardships of her past life once more! Feng Moxi sheds her weakness from her previous life. Making a new choice, she must fight! There are monsters! Kill them! There are scumbags! Eliminate them! With her meager strength, she picks up a Heavy Sword and forges a difficult path forward. Unexpectedly, that arrogant and reckless person who caused her no small amount of trouble along the way eventually becomes a comrade-in-arms to whom she can entrust her back, a companion for life. The sky fills with darkness, the Demon People emerge! The Heavenly Dao returns. One day, Feng Moxi is leisurely roasting beast meat by the river. Chaoyang, having just finished fighting a demon beast, sees the crumbs on her lips and immediately leans in. "Want some?" Chaoyang dazedly nodded his head. Suddenly, a piece of burnt beast meat is stuffed into his mouth. Chaoyang pulls Feng Moxi into his embrace, gently brushes the corner of her lips with his hand, and says, "You're mine!" Apocalypse + Cultivation + Doting Boyfriend