becoming dungeon fodder

This is the Seven Deadly Cardinals - seven stories of seven different people, how they embody the heavenly cardinal in its goodness and then how they are dragged to become the opposite sin. No story is the same, no life is similar. The mental strength and capacity of one might be bigger, but that does not equal certainty of getting out from the troubles of life. There might be longing for what we don't have, driving us to do the unthinkable. Strengths becoming weaknesses, weakness breaking into new strength - it's dance of madness, chaos. Not all is set in stone. The stories include a lady that falls for a serial killer, an actor and tailor, the flower shop owner and orphanage, a priest and gangster mob, an office worker and a stalker, landlords son and new tenant, youth centre worker and how things did not go as it should.

"I refuse to be the MC!" These were the storming words that came out of Ethan's mouth after reading the script he was given in the Alternate Realm. He had just turned down the big role of becoming the main character of a novel he had been reading for months, Why? However, choosing the role of a side character, Ethan never expected any good from the God of reality... [You have received the Double Reward System]. [You shall gain ×2 the rewards of the MC. Both Good and Bad].

"Mr. Wilson, could you please explain to us how you went from being an alcoholic homeless man to a classy multimillionaire in a matter of months after losing everything?" one beautiful blond reporter asks him.   When he hears her question, the young attractive heartthrob in a suit standing behind his two muscular bodyguards turns his gaze to her and smiles confidently. "Who said I lost everything?" He asks, as if the lady and all the other men dying with curiosity of how his mighty return is even possible are simply delusional. After losing everything he inherited from his father to his half brother and becoming a drunkard and a homeless man, Elijah Wilson surprises the world by announcing his magnificent return as a multimillionaire again. The world is shocked, no one understands how this is possible and his half brother, who stole everything from him, is shaking in his boots as the mighty Elijah Wilson, does not only announces his return, but also that he is coming for him and everything he stole from him. What will Trevor do to prevent Elijah from destroying and stealing everything from him as he did to him? Also, how did Elijah become a multimillionaire after only a week as a homeless drunkard? & Will his revenge plan to reclaim what is rightfully his succeed? Join us on this journey through the rivalry of these siblings and find out.

Don't fear the face of Death, for he is the face of all man. • Some say that hell is other people; that hell is but only in the mind, and that hell is a place...but in this case it's all of the above, though just far between the cracks of life's façade. And it all starts in a town, called (S)hellville, U. S. A. Rowland DeWilliers is a South African born artist who resides in this blue and yet dry American coastal haven with a lust and desire for life despite his inability to chase after it , as he scrubs dishes and tries to pay his bills. Upon meeting a dark stranger by the name of Nick, his dreams suddenly seem achievable and on his way to distinguished fame, he, along with the haphazard guidance from his new aquiantance, starts to see the world anew. But with such enlightenment, comes the price of the shadowy darkness that which surrounds him. Until he is faced with the choice of being DeWilliers/Machapela or becoming DEVILE.

This is a story of a boy, Grey Eugene, who when he was little, made a decision to waken up, after almost being kidnapped due to his social status and face the reality of his situation head on by becoming strong enough. He lived through the decision with a determined mind and even managed to form a petty gang in his young middle school years. Due to his overconfidence, he made a terrible mistake, which led to the loss of a beloved comrade and friend. Such traumatic experience, made him to change his decision into running away from such harsh fate and live a quiet and ordinary life. Despite that, his fate came back to haunt him as he was now in his high school years. His fate came as an accusation of him being a murderer, which unfortunately, was a result of being caught up in-between the rivalry of two great business group, unknowingly. This was similar to what led to his kidnap and he had no option anymore than to make one last decision to change his mistaken fate. Now, does he go back into facing his fate which comes like waves to him, or, does he keep on running away from it?

Princess Alora has to face a difficult situation before becoming the queen of the Vampire World. It demands life of an innocent. She is reluctant to kill someone for the sake of her throne, but to save her father's legacy, she HAS to do it. Will she be able to take away someone's life? Or will she sacrifice the legacy because of her soft heart?

Jason Yeager who is summoned to another world along with his classmates learned that he wields the affinity for darkness, betrayed by his lover, abused and abandoned by his classmates.He gets send to the bottom of a Dungeon where he meets Indura the Black Dragon of Darkness who took him as his son, reconstituted him into a Dragonoid and gave him the name Lucifer. Now Lucifer is on a journey to find a way back to his world, hold deep vengeance for anyone who gets in his way of doing so and along the way he meets Monster Women who becomes his wives.

Tran Thien is an Omega, but because of his enhancement, his appearance is stronger than normal Omegas, and he has perfectly hidden himself as a BETA. For fear of becoming a "volunteer" for the "New Human Breeding Program", he carefully concealed his gender. Until one time, he snuck through a period of pheromone fluctuations in the wild, and was knocked unconscious under the influence of a pheromone response, and was discovered along the way by an unfamiliar alpha. Since this day of winning and losing, bad luck has also followed. Even the base where they lived was completely destroyed by mutant beasts attracted to a mysterious woman. He thought that the word "Fuck" before losing consciousness was his last word to this world, but did not expect that when he woke up and opened his eyes, after trying to concentrate… As an alpha female, Yen Nhi ban At first she thought she was destined to be a widowed king in her life, until she met a man in the middle of the street who would pull her pant leg to death and scream "for help" frantically.

Immersed in the cosmic tapestry of rebirth, Zephyra, our resilient protagonist, weaves through death's embrace, embracing myriad memories. Emerging in the pages of her masterful novel, she intertwines with the shattered spirit of a sleep-deprived businesswoman, haunted by both insomnia and psychological wounds. As fate unfolds, Zephyra seizes a serendipitous moment—arriving just before the Eldoria system ushers souls to an otherworldly realm, where becoming Lords is the coveted destiny. Armed with a potent system companion, she embarks on a gripping odyssey, a tale of ambition, intrigue, and ascent, determined to conquer the celestial hierarchy and etch her name atop a world where power reigns supreme.

Dr. Steven Brown, a talented male doctor who meets a tragic end in a fatal accident, is reborn with incredible powers and embarks on an awe-inspiring adventure. After his untimely demise, he discovers a mysterious system that grants him the ability to level up his skills. Driven by a passion for healing and armed with newfound powers, Steven sets his sights on becoming the epitome of excellence in cardiothoracic surgery. His abilities skyrocket, and his reflexes become lightning-fast, precision in the operating room reaches extraordinary heights, and his decision-making skills become unparalleled. As his fame and accomplishments soar, Steven delves into the forefront of medical research, collaborating with esteemed colleagues and pushing the boundaries of science. Together, they develop revolutionary techniques and contribute to the creation of artificial organs, forever transforming the landscape of cardiothoracic surgery. However, as Steven's fame and accomplishments soar, he faces immense challenges, including ethical dilemmas, personal sacrifices, and bearing the hopes and expectations of countless lives. Steven's journey serves as a testament to the transformative power of leveling up skills and the immense impact a single individual can have on the world of medicine. As the battle between good and evil intensifies, Steven confronts numerous obstacles, including Dr. Marcus Everett, who seeks to eliminate him and protect his sinister creation. As he grapples with the weight of responsibility and the consequences of his choices, Steven must confront his own fears and doubts, testing the limits of his newfound powers and personal resilience.