Damin Lee was ready to die. Well, why wouldn’t he be? In his 35 years of living, all he had to his name was a mountain of debts. He had nobody that would miss him besides his mother, who had been deathly ill in a medically induced coma for years. He didn’t even awaken any powers when the rifts opened up on earth 20 years ago, so it’s not like he could become a shaman and defeat spirits for money. The only way to pay off his loans and his mother’s hospital bills was to gamble. But after losing all his money in an audacious bet, he was really left with no other choice. So he jumped off a bridge… But not even death let Damin off the hook that easily. An angel floated above him, giving him another chance to live his life and save the world. He wakes up 10 years ago, awakened with a system, just like the ones he read about in novels and comics. [Name: Damin Lee] [Trait: The Gambler] [Abilities: Martingale] [Martin Gale:] [Ability Type - Passive] [Ability Description - The user grows 2x stronger with every injury received from an enemy. The ability is reset once the user is out of combat or when spirit energy is depleted.] Now, he must defeat monstrous spirits with his new found abilities and raise enough money for his mother’s hospital bills. It’s hard and grueling, but at least it’s better than his previous pitiful life…
Thirteen-year-old Arthur Vargris awakens to a world both strangely familiar and utterly disorienting. Haunted by fragments of countless past lives and the echoes of a devastating war he fought as a "Hero," he finds himself thrust into a new reality. As he slowly pieces together his fragmented memories and the subtle powers stirring within him. A legacy from those who granted him this second chance. Even as Arthur grapples with his new existence, an extraordinary internal "system" subtly awakens, hinting at his unique ability to "manifest" his will and influence this new world in ways no ordinary human can. His journey has just begun, poised on the edge of forgotten truths and unprecedented power.
In a strange, infinite world of soil, stone, and sky islands, a lone warrior awakens with nothing but his hands and determination. The land is alive with monsters that grow fiercer at night, strange ores buried deep underground, and fallen stars that crash into the earth like gifts from the heavens. Unlike others, he discovers a secret—every battle, every resource gathered, every structure built increases his strength with no limit. From chopping wood to forging blades, from brewing potions to constructing towering arenas, every act becomes a step toward unstoppable power. But this is no ordinary land. The skies turn red with the Blood Moon, ancient guardians rise to challenge him, and vast horrors like the Eye of Cthulhu and the Eater of Worlds hunt intruders who dare to disturb their domains. To survive, he must craft weapons from bone and shadow, build arenas high above the earth, and master strange arts that bend the rules of life and death. This is the story of a man who turns an empty, hostile world into his own empire. This is the legend of the Endless Leveling Champion.
Lee and Seran were ordinary—twice. Once in a modern world, where they lived full lives. Again, in a peaceful rural village, reincarnated with no powers, no blessings, and no purpose. Then they stole the artifact meant for the Chosen One. Now they’re glitched into a divine system, hunted by gods who don’t tolerate errors, and forced to grind levels just to survive the world they were never meant to influence. No prophecies. No overpowered cheats. Just two sarcastic misfits trying to survive dungeon crawls, dodge holy wrath, and figure out why the hell squirrels have health bars. They weren’t supposed to matter—but fate made a mistake.
The world didn't end with a bang, but with a blue screen. For Alex Mercer, life revolved around conquering digital realms in the MMORPG *Aethelgard's Legacy*. But when reality itself glitches, overlaying the familiar world with a terrifyingly real game interface – complete with HP, levels, and skills – the rules suddenly change. Overnight, the System arrives. Power grids fail. Monstrous creatures pour from shimmering portals. Impossible towers pierce the sky, and dungeons yawn open in city parks. Chaos reigns as society collapses, and the only status that matters is ‘Alive’. While others panic, Alex’s gamer instincts give him a razor-thin edge in understanding the new world's brutal logic. But this is no game. Death is permanent, choices lock you onto irreversible paths, and every level gained is paid for in blood and terror. Teaming up with other desperate survivors, Alex must fight not only grotesque beasts from nightmare but also the darkness within humanity itself. Why has the System chosen Earth? What are the colossal towers and mysterious dungeons hiding? And can a gamer truly level up fast enough to survive when the world itself has become the ultimate, unwinnable raid? In a world unbound, the only way forward is up... if you can survive the climb.
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Banri Tatsuya lost hope after being afflicted with a rare condition that caused paralysis from the waist down, known as "Multifocal Acquired Motor Axonopathy." From being a track and field athlete, his world became confined to the four corners of his room, relying on video games and online games as a way to escape reality. However, everything changed when the government introduced "Fantasy World of Grimland," a groundbreaking game developed by some of the best game developers. In this game, people with disabilities have the opportunity to experience life without limitations, where every step they take in the game world gives them the chance to live a normal life, free from any disability. This is because the player's physical body is actually transported into the game itself. What challenges and triumphs await him in this game? Discover his journey in a world of magic and adventure, and see how his life changes in "Fantasy World of Grimland."
In a world shattered by an apocalyptic event known as the Rumbling, where the earth quakes endlessly and the sky darkens under a fractured veil, young Kai, a slum-born orphan with nothing to lose, navigates a reality twisted by fear and survival. Carrying a sack of potatoes for a meager payday, Kai's indifference to the world's collapse is challenged when he risks his life to save a trapped baby, only to find himself plummeting into a chasm of mangled metal and darkness. When he awakens unscathed but unable to speak his own name, Kai discovers he’s been marked by a mysterious curse—one that hints at powers he doesn’t yet understand, in a world where voices whisper of abilities granted at a terrible cost. Rescued by Rai, a charismatic and superhumanly strong fighter, Kai is thrust into a brutal new reality where monstrous ant-like creatures with human faces swarm the ruins, and those with "powers" battle to survive. As Rai falls to a grotesque iron-faced beast, Kai flees, haunted by guilt and terror, only to cross paths with James, a battle-hardened leader wielding a glowing axe, and his team of powered survivors. In a world where every moment is a fight for survival, Kai must confront his own powerlessness, unravel the mystery of his curse, and decide whether to embrace the voice in his head—or run from a destiny that could consume him. Packed with heart-pounding action, visceral horror, and the raw struggle of a boy finding purpose in a living hell, this novel is a relentless journey through a fractured world where survival demands sacrifice, and every choice could be the last.
Killed by the one he trusted most, Riveny awakens in Gravemarch — a world where betrayal is law, and power is survival. Gifted with the forbidden skill Absolute Learning — the power to instantly master any technique — Riveny is declared a threat to the world order… and crowned as the Dark Heir. From childhood to adulthood, he climbs through the blood-soaked ranks — crushing enemies, defying fate, and challenging the powers that rule Gravemarch. He’s not after redemption — only absolute power, so he’ll never be betrayed again.
While everyone is striving and working so hard to be a God, Kali on the other hand, is already a God the moment he awakened his talent. Everyone fights to be the ruler of the world, him? He is already an undisputed ruler of a world! It is lonely being on top with no one to recognize he is the one on top, above all men! So Kali decided to show them, what a real God truly is! And to do that, he needs to develop the barren planet he just awakened as a talent from the ground up. "Can I just skip to the future where I'm already the best? Do I really still have to work? ;("
No one expected a simple strategy game to become a real-world phenomenon, where the Earth merged with the game’s mechanics. Every human was forcibly assigned a territory, transformed into a Lord, and thrust into a brutal struggle for survival and dominance. Monsters roamed freely, ancient dungeons emerged from the ground, and the strong ruled while the weak were devoured. Reverse Drop Rate (S-Grade) All loot drop rates are inverted—higher rarity items drop more frequently, while common items become exceedingly rare.
Rei Tae Hyun spent two years trapped in a dream no one could speak about. Every midnight, he entered the Tower—a brutal, game-like world filled with monsters, quests, and death. Millions climbed. Most failed. Anyone who tried to talk about it in the real world died instantly. But Rei survived. Alone, he cleared hidden quests, uncovered secrets, and climbed to the top. By the time he reached Floor 100, he was known only as Shiver—the number one Player. And when the final boss fell, the dream ended. Or so he thought. One month later, the Tower appeared in the real world. Now, humanity must climb it for real. Everyone has been reset. No skills, no stats, no classes. Everything from the dream was wiped clean. Except for Rei. He still holds [World Decipher], a legendary skill that lets him see what others can’t— along with the title bestowed upon him by the Tower: [The One Who Ended It All]. He has lost his strength, his items, his name. But not his knowledge. He knows the Tower’s truth. And he’s not here to play the game again— He’s here to finish it.
Simon took on simple jobs around town to make quick money. He believed he had landed a decent gig with the military but soon realized it was one of the worst mistakes of his life. After his friend's murder, he found himself enmeshed in a world teeming with monsters, hunters, and horrors typically confined to nightmares. Driven by revenge for his betrayal and a desire to grow stronger, he confronts both monsters and humans, aided by a peculiar system. As he levels up, the system evolves. He got a list of names he needs to eliminate, and as he grows alongside the system, they slowly become something terrifying to his enemies on the list.
In the shattered realm of Elyndor, where ancient forges birth gods from star-bone and empires crumble under abyssal shadows, Kael Thorn is no hero—just a forge-rat swinging hammers to survive. Orphaned and overlooked, he toils in Ironhollow's soot-choked smithy, quenching blades for the Empire's endless war against the Void Emperor's rift-spawned horrors. But when a forbidden relic-hammer binds to his soul during a midnight tempering, Kael awakens the Eternal Forge: a mythical anvil that etches runes into reality itself, turning every strike into a scar on fate. Power surges through his veins like molten lightning, but it's no gift—it's a curse. The brands on his arms glow with stolen essence, granting Forge Runes that shatter voidbeasts and weave soul-armor from fallen foes. Yet each awakening risks the Void-leak: a creeping corruption that whispers of madness and betrayal, tempting Kael to become the monster he hunts. Fleeing his razed village, he allies with Lirael Voss, a scarred elven thief whose daggers dance like midnight storms and whose hidden Void-taint mirrors his own—igniting a forbidden spark that could forge love or unmake them both. As rune-hounds and beast-riders close in, Kael must master Tempering Trials: brutal rituals where he hammers traumas into relics, clawing from whelp to legend. Infiltrate the Emperor's citadel? Hunt spectral legions in bone-wastes? Forge pacts with storm-nomads riding thunder-drakes? Every arc escalates—city-sieges to god-rifts—unveiling prophecies that crown Kael savior and destroyer. But the true forge awaits: the Eternal Anvil's heart, where gods beg for shattering, and one hammer-fall decides if Elyndor burns anew.
Throughout Earth humanity is unmatched. Intelligence. Spirit. Cowardice. Adaptability. Creativity. Communication. Many argue that one of these, a mix of them, or even some other more elusive traits are the reason for humanities continued success as a species. But who can say for sure? And what will truly save humanity when its thrown into its darkest crisis yet. ------------------------------------ March 23rd 2030 Four billion people disappeared from Earth. Atlas a young man and one of those unlucky four billion found himself in a vast plain. [Mission No.1 Survive]
Lucas Kane thought his biggest problem was accidentally eating a peanut sandwich. Turns out, death was just his tutorial. Waking up in a strange field with a massive castle on the horizon, Lucas is stunned to see a floating game UI above his head: [Level: 1 – Class: F – Skills: Pinky Torch – Health: 100] His only power? A pathetic spark form his little finger, barely strong enough to light a match. Then a shady man offers him an upgrade—for the gear he didn’t even know he had. Lucas says yes. Big mistake. The merchant fuses a glowing artifact into his chest, the game crashes, and his level shoots into the billions. [LEVEL UP: 999999999… ERROR: CODE 404 – UNDEFINED CLASS] Now every faction either wants to recruit him or erase him. Glitched, overpowered, and hunted from all sides, Lucas has one shot to survive: Break the game before it breaks him.
A century ago, the War of Shattered Gods ripped open the heavens. Worlds collided, stars burned, and fragments of divine power tore through creation. When the dust settled, humanity crawled from the ruins into the Broken Era, an age of hunger, ash, and survival. The world is divided between the Awakened those who endure the Awakening Portals of the Lost Era and wield mana to shape reality and the powerless masses who bow or are crushed. Clans, guilds, and empires rule through might, while the remnants of divine war bleed into the world in the form of abyssal beasts and ancient ruins. In this brutal age, Kael Ardyn, a seventeen-year-old orphan, has nothing but a vow to his dead sister: he will not die weak. Life in the slums has taught him hunger, scorn, and the certainty that only power brings freedom. On the day of his Awakening Ceremony, Kael steps into the portal knowing that failure means death or worse. But Kael is not like the others. Where the portal whispers only madness or silence to most, it speaks to him clearly. It remembers him. “At last… you’ve returned.” Marked by a unique awakening tied to the Lost Era itself, Kael gains a power both alien and familiar, one that even seasoned Awakened cannot understand. His existence becomes dangerous from the moment he emerges. Rivals seek to break him, guilds aim to recruit or control him, and predators in the shadows whisper of a boy chosen by something far older than the Broken Era. As Kael learns to wield his gift, he uncovers truths buried since the gods’ war: That the Awakened Ranks Bronze, Silver, Gold, and beyond are only fragments of what humanity once could become. That abyssal beasts are not mindless monsters, but soldiers of a war not yet ended. That relics of shattered divinity still sleep beneath the world, waiting for hands bold enough to claim them. Every step Kael takes in pursuit of strength binds him tighter to the legacy of the shattered gods. Yet Kael’s vow to his sister anchors him, forcing him to decide whether power is for survival alone or for something greater. His path will be one of blood, fire, and betrayal. He will face rivals who reflect what he could have become, allies who will test his loyalty, and enemies who hunger for the same legacy that whispers in his soul. But in a world where gods once bled, where empires rise and fall on the backs of Awakened, one truth endures: In the Broken Era, only the strong endure. But some destinies were never meant to bow. Shattered Gods : a tale of an underdog who claws his way up from nothing, armed only with defiance, a vow, and a legacy not of his choosing. It blends survival, mystery, and high-stakes battles with the slow unraveling of a cosmic war that never truly ended. Kael Ardyn’s story begins in the gutter, but it will not end there. For the gods may have shattered, but their echoes remain and some of those echoes have chosen him.
Matthew dragged himself home. Bruises covered his torso, each one aching as he moved. As he entered through his door, he managed to avoid his mother seeing the state he was in and moved upstairs to his room, closing the door and slumping onto his bed, falling asleep. Matthew was woken by the sound of wind blowing into his ears. He reached for his window only to touch... nothing? His eyes shot open and he looked around at the field of grass he was suddenly in. "Where in the hell?"
Useless Bones combines multiple genres like comedy, Isekai, and Revenge into one. The story takes place in a future where Isekai stories are common knowledge to everyone. But when they get transported to another world, everyone is blinded by the fantasy of it. Blinded by becoming a “Hero” of a new world, they get corrupted and lose who they once were. It’s up to Zeake to attempt to free them or leave them.
In the technologically advanced metropolis of Lavi City, within the Solarian Empire, Alistair Kaelen is a seemingly unremarkable university student. He's also an INTJ – a strategic mastermind – and a top player in Aetheria Online, the world's most immersive VRMMORPG. While most players chase power and glory, Alistair is fascinated by the game's intricate mechanics, seeing it as a complex puzzle to be solved. He soon discovers that Aetheria Online is far more than it seems. The game's energy system, "Aether," is a veiled representation of real-world spiritual energy, and in-game actions have subtle, but real, effects on the player's body. Alistair, playing the obscure and underpowered "Voidwalker" class, begins to experience these effects firsthand, developing enhanced senses and an inexplicable ability to manipulate spatial forces. His investigation leads him to a hidden community of players who also suspect the truth, and to a vast conspiracy involving NovaTech, the corporation behind the game, and a secret world of traditional cultivators. As Alistair masters his newfound powers and unravels the mysteries of Aether, he must confront powerful enemies, navigate treacherous political landscapes, and ultimately decide the fate of a world where the line between virtual and reality is blurring. --------------- The writing style of this book was enhanced using AI tools, but the contents and ideas are mine. Enjoy reading.