Bending the Straight Alpha

After the cataclysm known as the Eclipse War, humanity survives inside sky cities ruled by digital gods called the Seven Systems. Aiden Kael, a young soldier born with a corrupted soul-code, fights to protect Neo-Arcadia until his power glitches, revealing something impossible: his code bears the signature of an Architect, one of the godlike beings who vanished centuries ago. Now hunted by his own government and haunted by Lyra, a mysterious AI girl who claims to live within his data, Aiden must uncover the truth of his existence and decide whether to save humanity, or rewrite it. When the world ends, even gods must face their own code.

One day, I decided to end my short livestreaming career. Not that I had ever started it with the intention of earning money. My life had hit rock bottom: a disappointment to my family, painfully average in academics, buried under massive debt after my company failed, and to top it all off, the one person who had been my emotional support, my loving girlfriend, cheated on me. Yes, life had turned into hell. So I chose to cut off all distractions and focus solely on my studies. However, the moment I went live to announce my decision, the few viewers I had exploded in rage. [There will be slaughter! Whoever made my Kyle sad deserves to burn in hell!] [My time with Kyle… gone… that demands… massacre.] [Kyle… Kyle… don’t go…] Then came a suggestion. [I have sent a gift for you. I hope that helps change your mind.] That gift, sent by one of my regular viewers, completely changed my life. I learned that the world I lived in wasn’t as simple as I had believed. Nightmares, shadows, ghouls, curses… they were as real as humans. And with the blessing I received, I became part of that hidden world. On top of that, I received a system that sometimes rewards me simply for existing. It’s crazy. The viewers I thought were just regular people were all deities. •••••••• A/N: For the first few arcs, the protagonist will operate in secrecy, and there is a good reason for it. The main character will experience sudden growth in strength, as this story isn’t about gradual power-building but about personal connections and slice of life. Expect heavy slice of life in this one. And please read through the free chapters before passing judgment. https://ko-fi.com/rashcore

In this martial arts world, Every student in high school dreams of becoming a Martial Artist one day, and so does Wang Zhan. Luckily, he awakens a system by chance, which enables him to get improved by fighting. Strength +1, Physique +1, Strength +1, Agility +1… "Don't run! Let me land a punch!"

Richard crashes into the Marvel Universe and immediately awakens the Template System—congratulations, you’re now a mutant with the wonderfully illegal power of Plunder. Plunder: Kill it yourself, take its powers. Then evolve them. That’s it. That’s the cheat.

On the foggy edge of the small town of Ravenswood stands an abandoned Victorian mansion—silent, eerie, and feared by all who live nearby. When 17-year-old Emma decides to explore the house, she finds herself trapped inside a world where time stands still and the dead whisper from the walls. As she uncovers the dark secrets of a family torn apart by madness and a curse, Emma must fight to escape before the house claims her soul forever. A chilling story of curiosity, courage, and survival in the face of the unknown.

Evan’s life is painfully ordinary, until the day he steps in to stop a woman from being harassed on the bus. That single act unlocks a mysterious system only he can see, complete with floating boxes, stat boosts, and confidence upgrades. With his dull, virgin existence suddenly gamified, Evan sets out to level up his life, one quest at a time... and maybe, finally, lose more than just his XP.

Dugu Feng crossed over to the Douluo Continent with his ancestral treasure pearl, arriving in the Dugu Clan. Initially, he thought having Dugu Bo as his great-uncle would mean unlimited access to immortal herbs and spirit bones. But when he discovered the Dugu Clan was divided into the Serpent Cultivation and Poison Cultivation factions—two branches locked in bitter enmity—he was stunned. At this point, he’d be lucky if Dugu Bo didn’t kill him outright. Fortunately, the ancestral pearl transformed into a Poison Core. Watch as he refines his venomous techniques, mass-produces Poison Cores, ascends as the Poison King, and leads the Poison Cultivation faction to dominate Douluo... Stealing Tang San’s opportunities and humiliating him is a must. Recruiting female companions is also non-negotiable. Additionally, this novel will creatively reinterpret some character personalities and introduce original plot twists, striving for fresh appeal. Hope you brothers enjoy it!

Meiser, a mixed-blood descendant of the Uchiha and Senju clans, rose to prominence during the Second Shinobi World War. While on a mission to the Land of Water, he unexpectedly crossed over into the world of One Piece and encountered the sea train heading to Enies Lobby! On this speeding train, Meiser met the boy who carried fate on his shoulders. Luffy: You're a ninja? Meiser: Yes. Luffy: Join my crew! Meiser: Sure... Since I'm here, I might as well settle in. Invited by Luffy, Meiser chose to join the Straw Hat Pirates and embark on adventures with them. Using his powers, he helped his crewmates rescue Robin and save the ship spirit Merry! Merry: Meiser, what's that? Glancing at Moria, Meiser replied: That's a loser who's lost his spirit and only knows how to rely on external things. ...At the Marineford War, a colossal Susanoo wreaked havoc across the battlefield...

[ SYSTEM ALERT: NEW GENRE DETECTED — EROTIC COMEDY ] Kael “The Unyielding” is the Kingdom of Austeria’s most efficient weapon. He treats warfare like accounting: cold, precise, and emotionally bankrupt. He has never lost a battle, and he has certainly never lost his composure. That is, until he kicks down the door of the Demon Lord Erosia. Bored out of her mind by Kael’s lack of narrative spice, the drama–hungry Demon Lord decides to give the stoic hero a fatal flaw. With a single, lazy flick of her clawed finger, she curses him with The Velvet Hunger—a spell that doesn’t just scramble his desires… it gamifies them. Now Kael is plagued by a neon-pink, translucent pop-up screen that only he can see. It floats in his vision, blinking like a magical mistake trying to ruin his public reputation: [ TARGET CRITERIA: WOMEN WITH FLUFFY TAILS ] [ MATCH DETECTED! INITIATE… COURTSHIP PROTOCOL. ] Suddenly, the man who once tanked a hydra’s breath is gripping his sword because a fox-kin librarian smiled at him the wrong way. To scrub the glitch and reclaim his dignity, Kael must fight his way back to the Demon Lord’s citadel. He is accompanied by a party assembled for maximum damage control: • Ignis, a battle golem programmed to physically restrain him when the curse activates, • Varen, a panicking geriatric alchemist who does not get paid enough for this, • Brother Oat, A young, incredibly handsome, pacifist monk who has taken a Vow of Silence and a Vow of Chastity. He acts as Kael safe space. • Sir Roderick, The textbook definition of a hero. Chiseled jaw, shining armor, kind eyes, courageous heart. He is perfect. He is Kael right hand man. • Pip, a defective cupid-like cherub who cheers loudly every time Kael makes a terrible decision. • Elara, a cynical Half-Elf with ink-stained fingers, messy dark hair, and glasses(which she nervously takes off whenever Kaelen looks her way).As the only human female in the group, she lives in constant fear that the "Weekly Criteria" will cycle to match her. Kael has to save the world from eternal darkness—if he can stop his internal HUD from locking onto every deadly woman he meets and labeling her with things like: [ THE EXECUTIONER OF DUNGEON LEVEL 49 HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS YOUR IDEAL FIRST DATE. ] And unfortunately… she agrees.

Hashirama: "Tobirama, the Konoha I founded must have become a paradise in the Ninja World by now, right?" Tobirama: "Brother, I've always trusted Sarutobi and Danzo to handle things." Aoki: "Sorry to interrupt, but the Senju Clan has been wiped out. By the way, the mastermind behind it is your 'beloved disciple'." Door: Slam! [Ding! Group Shock Value +99999! Unlocked 'Prime Hashirama Senju Experience Card'!] •••• Transported into the Third Great Ninja War, I became the Fourth Hokage with the toughest methods in Konoha's history! Internally constrained by the advisory council, externally threatened by the Great Ninja War. Aoki remained unfazed, because he awakened the [Chat Group of Successive Hokage]! First Hokage Hashirama: "Nani? The Uchiha were exterminated by Konoha? Danzo wiped out the Senju Clan? What's the point of such a Konoha!" Second Hokage Tobirama: "The Forbidden Jutsu I developed was meant to protect the village, not to let..."