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Talent and change, those two define humanity. But if you lack neither innate talent nor do you possess the ability to change, what are you? As a freshman at Laxus Flare Academy, Elliot Elanderin is surrounded by geniuses and talents you couldn’t find anywhere else. Compared to them, or anyone really, Elliot is pathetically ordinary, someone without a defining skill, role, or value. One day, after battling with his inner thoughts once more, he hears a sound that felt outside of this world. That sound leads him to a girl. A girl who embodies everything he wasn’t. Elliot begins to learn about not her talent, not her looks, but her. And along the way, she learns about him as well. As that friendship flourishes, he begins to learn more about the friends he was already surrounded by. New relations develop, both platonic and romantic. New struggles are revealed, both internal and external. With these new conflicts, Elliot’s life grows increasingly chaotic. After each one, more questions arise. Fortunately, he only had to answer one. Who do I want to become? ------------------------------------------------- What to expect: -Character Driven Drama - Internal monologues - Heavily psychological and philosophical narrative -Slow burn connections -A coming of age story set in New York More tags: Psychological, philosophical, daily life, school life, drama (This story is already posted on Tapas, Scribblehub, and Royal road by me. In the description of them my ownership is mentioned)

Molly has survived more than most people could imagine. After a lifetime of trauma, she finally finds a place that feels like home: a strip club where the dancers are her family and the neon lights feel safer than the dark outside. But safety doesn't last. When her closest friends begin turning up dead, brutally murdered and left like warnings, Molly becomes the only one willing to search for the truth. The police are slow. The killer is bold. And someone is watching her every move. As the bodies pile up, Molly must confront her past, trust the wrong people, and face a faceless evil that seems to know her better than she knows herself. Will she uncover the truth... or become the next body on the floor? Trigger Warning: This story contains mature themes, violence, trauma, and disturbing content.

Han Jae-Won, commander of the elite Black Wolf Squad, died with guilt in his chest and blood on his hands. Betrayed by the comrade he trusted most, and forced to watch his entire squad executed in front of him, he whispered his last words alone: “I didn’t want to die like this…” But death wasn’t the end. Jae-Won wakes up in a newborn’s body—reborn in a peaceful world far from war, bullets, and betrayal. Yet the memories of his fallen pack follow him. The pain, the loss, the rage… none of it fades. Now, armed with the experience of a soldier, the instincts of a leader, and a second chance at life, he will rise again in a world unprepared for him. This is the story of a broken soldier reborn with the will to climb, dominate, protect, and one day—avenge.

No ritual. No warning. No escape. Now there are devils living within his soul— one commenting on his choices, offering terrible advice, and the other occasionally trying to take the wheel. Hunters want him dead. Demons want him useful. And Drex just wants five minutes of peace without voices in his head. Unfortunately, the devil has other plans. Dragged into a war of contracts, devils and increasingly questionable life decisions, Drex must survive a world where every power-up comes with a catch, every ally is suspicious, and his own body may or may not betray him at the worst possible moment. In a world where flesh breaks, shadows think, and possession is a management problem, Drex learns one painful truth: Being possessed isn’t the worst part. Sharing control is. ~~~~~ That's right. Peak fiction right here... Read my Shit.

Well met travelers! Come, take a seat by the fire and join me and our protagonist onto a journey of ascension, while trying to not lose sight of what it means to be human... From a bum, who stumbled through life, into a panentheistic god wannabe. Starting from a typical trope of a guy who happens to enjoy novels and other cultured works and gets yeeted into another world. But unlike other transmigrators who, after transmigration, often finds drive, purpose, power and hot babes, our "hero", after he realised that his quirk is less than worthless, manages to remain a bum(bad idea) and try to rely on luck for survival of the plot(not gonna happen). Unfortunately for him(fortunately for us) the world or maybe fate(or me) won’t allow that! If you a bum then there are consequences! You need to grow or suffer loss (or trauma)! Otherwise you will bring shame upon the name of all the legendary transmigrators! Main worlds : "My Hero Academia" and "Shadow Slave" Quirk: [Tie those damn shoelaces!] → [??????????] (No Spoilers!) If you open this novel, expect cringe masquerading as comedy, foreshadowing with a subtlety of a sledgehammer and maybe even boredom…- with an unhealthy dose of regret. Warning 1: This is my first fan-fic… or any "literary" work written altogether since ever, so I seriously expect things to be bad like…- all around(Plot, spacing, characters, dialogs, editing, release schedule) and as such I do appreciate any form of feedback/criticism. Also English is not my first language, so my grammar is also probably gonna be bad. I will try to edit things as I go. One of my main goals while writing this, is to improve my writing abilities, so I want to avoid using AI as much as possible. That will inevitably slow down the chapter release rate, which may turn really frustrating considering that I think the story progress will be extremely slow. Warning 2: I am aware that readers tend to judge fan-fic MC’s in specific ways. We expect the protagonist to be likable, cool or at least entertaining, which is completely fair. Unfortunately, I don’t know how to write a likable MC yet(or maybe ever) Warning 3: This novel has(or will have) content that some people may find disturbing. You may see, descriptions or mentions of: blood, gore, dismemberment, torture, slavery, kidnapping, abuse, child abuse, drug abuse, sexual abuse, sexual assault, self-harm, suicide, cannibalism, infanticide and miscarriage among other things. Reader discretion is advised. Warning 4: This work might contain certain "opinions" and "comments" about different beliefs, ideologies and religions found in real life. In case it does end up offending someone, please remember that these "opinions" do not represent the author's(mine's) actual worldview and are merely a portrayal of this fan-fiction's fictional character's way of "thinking". Warning 5: I have no idea what I’m doing. Disclaimer: This is a fanfiction and as such I don’t own the rights for any characters, media or worldbuilding found or mentioned in this work, except my OC’s. All credit for respective media go to their authors/creators/owners such as: “My Hero Academia” by Kōhei Horikoshi, “Shadow Slave” by Guiltythree, “Cthulhu Mythos” by H.P.Lovecraft, “???? ?????” by ???? ?????, “Elden Ring” by FromSoftware, "??? ??????????? ?????" by ??????????? ???????, "Odyssey" by Homer/"????? ??? ???????" by ????? ????????????? “???? ?? ??? ?????????” by ?????????? ???? ????? ??????, "???????" by ???????? ???????, “???????? ????????” by ?? ???? ???, “Slay the Princess” by Black Tabby Games, “????????? ???” by ????? ????????, “??????????/??????????” by ?????, "??????? ?? ????????" by ???????? ?????????????, and many others. (Redacted cuz no spoilers, I will try to unredact as the story progresses) And also to many authors of different fan fictions whose wonderful creations inspired me to take a plunge and try to write this story. Thank you. ENJOY! (hopefully reading this won’t damage your brains)

A boy named Mizuno thinks that he died after finally achieving real happiness. Little did he know he has to save the universe and fight and kill all the evils in an another world. Will he be able to truly destroy all the evils or will he succumb to it.

Years ago, a brutal conflict known as The Purge ignited a war between the Hunters and the Mythics—two sides locked in endless bloodshed, passing hatred down through generations. Riven Wright, an ordinary high-schooler with an ordinary life, never expected to be caught in the crossfire. But everything changes the night he witnesses a Hunter brutally murder his family right before his eyes. Knocked unconscious, Riven wakes up from a two-and-a-half-year coma… only to discover a truth that shatters his entire world: He’s a Mythic. A werewolf. And the Hunters were after him. Haunted by what he lost and burning with unanswered questions, Riven begins digging into his hidden heritage. But the deeper he goes into the world of Mythics, clans, and ancient grudges… the more he realizes something terrifying: He isn’t just another victim of the war. He might be the key to ending it. But to do that, he must face the question clawing at his heart: Does he seek vengeance… or peace?

its a story of villain who's trying to understand his existence. but his existence was nothing but suffering. who just trying to survive. this novel ain't not recommend from child and people who can't handle heavy words this novel was not completely h. its more like sad story about war and deaths. and someone failure. its just made for fun.

He thought the strange presence in his life had disappeared— until it came back. Closer. Clearer. And far too familiar to be called a stranger. The man who appears before him feels the same… yet not the same. As fragments of memory begin to surface, he is forced to question everything— Was it really the same person he had been searching for all these years… or someone else entirely? Because even if memories fade— some connections never do. And this one… refuses to let him go.

Rei Nishimura only wanted to live an ordinary life except he was brought into the world upon realising his dream of being a sorcerer has a lot of things to understand and to deal with especially when everything is ruthless and cruel in contrast of what he had expected.

In a world where the chosen bear Divine Scars glowing outlines channeling infinite power leaked by Singular Beings humans forge abilities from that endless divine energy. One outline: Lightlinger. Two: Lightrozer. Their strength is bound to one or two domains, dictated by which Divine's energy flows through their scar. However, some only have an outline, with no scar. But the world is never fair. Those not chosen, driven by envy, turn to a darker path. They become Darkens killing and absorbing finite souls through cursed artifacts called Ghost Vaults. Unlike the limited Lights, Darkens craft unpredictable, often fatal abilities from stolen life essence. Souls are finite, and the hunt never ends. The vastness of existence holds boredom in some corners… and alongside it, curiosity guiding everything. Age of Layers dives into the hearts of broken souls where guilt never fades, promises warp lives, and fragile bonds are the only defiance against an indifferent cosmos. It asks one question: What are humans? What to expect : Multiple shifting POVs and perspectives (the story moves fluidly between characters in a mosaic style) Slow-burn psychological dark fantasy focused on human nature, lies, trauma, and coping mechanisms Complex, flawed characters with deep inner contradictions and realistic emotional struggles Themes of indifference, rewritten reality, and “what are humans?” under pressure Non-linear mosaic storytelling with frequent scene shifts, flashbacks, and quiet horror Gradual escalation from intimate family drama and personal fractures to larger cosmic events No traditional heroes or fast power fantasy — the real conflict is internal and systemic Discord: https://discord.gg/3jUR673eXW

A soldier wakes up with no memories—but his body remembers war. In a future where entire planets are consumed by a deadly outbreak, Akane is thrown into battle with nothing but instinct and a mysterious power called Overclocking. As he fights alongside the only person who knows his past, he begins uncovering a truth that was meant to stay buried. Because some soldiers aren’t just part of the war… They are the reason it exists. he forgets his past, but his body never forgot how to kill.

A love triangle, between Theo, Kayla and Hari, highschool romance.

For years, Akar knew only the cage, the whip, and the blood-soaked sand of the arena. He thought freedom meant merely surviving the next fight. He was dead wrong. Raised as livestock in a brutal gladiatorial pit, Akar is not a monster by birth, but a human bearing a terrifying curse. Fueled by pure rage and an unnatural regeneration that violently refuses to let him die, he is a weapon forged by cruelty. He knows nothing of the world beyond his iron bars. When the chance to break his chains finally arrives, he doesn't just escape—he slaughters his way out into the dark, unforgiving forest. But the world outside is vastly more dangerous than the arena he left behind. Thrust into a reality he doesn't understand, Akar is relentlessly hunted by his vengeful former masters. He is no hero, and he has no grand destiny. He is simply a cursed man carving his path through a world that wants him broken. The world tried to make him a monster. Now, it will hear his Black Song. What to Expect: - Grimdark & Brutal Action: Visceral, bloody, and realistic combat where every mistake costs flesh. - Cursed MC: A human protagonist burdened by a violent, unnatural regeneration, learning how the real world works. - No Plot Armor: Actions have permanent, devastating consequences. - Survival & Hunt: A raw, desperate struggle to stay free against overwhelming odds. - Slow-burn Worldbuilding: Uncovering a dark, unforgiving world through the eyes of someone who grew up in a cage.

Whole Series is a board of chess being played by two figures. Being the first series of the franchise, it establishes foundation for the franchise. Who will win? The Misunderstood Revolutionary or The Exiled Prodigy? Starting from the PoV of a side character it starts getting intense with each arc and finally ends Phase 1 by Pikra War Arc. However it surely wasn't the end of the game, moreover it was the start of the game. NOTE:- THERE ISN'T A FIXED PROTAGONIST SO YOU CAN CHOOSE YOUR PROTAGONIST AND COMMENT IF YOU WANT. MAIN ANTAGONIST FOR PHASE 1 IS KAE. Kae having some reasons behind his acts, controls whole civilizations to make sure he has enough pawns at hand. Having the title of smartest human alive and also the title of Seventh Asura (those who opposed deva in far ago in history. Having cosmic powers) Community Ruler, he is the pinnacle of human capabilities. The best student of Legendary Gomo Taka. The one who had potential to become Immortalus Society Leader at age of 50, where many prodigies require more than 100 years. (It will be soon getting post on Royal Road with my author name Krishna #878.)

Kazutora hated the sun. It meant another day, another hour he couldn't predict- A clock ticking toward footsteps, yelling, broken things. But Miyuki was different. She was morning light without cruelty. The only sun that didn't burn. === An AU where Kazutora has an elder sister.

A boy starved of affection found love for the first time—only to be betrayed and left to die by the one he trusted most. But death did not take him. He came back… carrying something that should have never followed him. ──── Bl Japanese novel - Justclouds

Some doors, once opened, cannot be closed again. Vikram Singh spent twenty years serving his country across four conflict zones, earning respect and recognition in every corner of the world. All he ever wanted in return was simple — to come home. On the evening of his retirement, he finally does. By midnight, home is ash and rubble. Everything he fought to protect, everything he lived for — destroyed in a single act of devastating precision by an enemy he cannot name, wielding resources that should not exist in any ordinary world. What follows is not a story about justice. It is a story about what grief does to people who refuse to let it make them weak. His eldest daughter Kavya — a national taekwondo athlete who once carried her family's strength as naturally as breathing — finds herself standing in the ruins of everything she has ever known. Beside her is Karan, her closest friend and a national MMA athlete, who has quietly decided that he will burn the world down before he lets it burn her. Together they begin pulling at a thread that leads somewhere enormous, somewhere dark, somewhere that no amount of athletic training could have ever prepared them for. Because there is a difference between fighting to win and fighting to survive. Between a competition and a war. Between an opponent and an enemy. As Kavya and Karan descend deeper into a world operating entirely in shadows — guided by fractured information, forged by violence, and tested by losses that don't stop coming — they begin to understand that whoever destroyed their family did not act on impulse. This was deliberate. Precise. Personal. And it goes back much further than one evening in Ranchi. Some wars never officially end. They simply go quiet — and wait.

"After my death, I got isekai'd in a world of devils, angels and monsters lol.. Oh, and apparently I have ice powers which are totally useless in combat since I died again. Luckily, I'm alive thanks to a redhead with big tits making me her slave." I do not own this cover so don't sue me.