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147 monsters. Kaelen Venn remembers every single one of their final apologies. Not out of sentimentality, but because most of them used to be human. In the haunting world of Elegy’s Cradle, ignored grief doesn't just fade away—it transforms. It morphs into hollow, hungering beasts that used to have names. Kaelen is a Grave-Warden. His job? Hunt these creatures down before they spread. His second, unwritten job? Make sure he doesn't become one of them. To fight the darkness, Kaelen has deliberately fractured his own soul, transforming the world’s raw sorrow into devastating power. But this magic demands a terrible toll. He has already forgotten the sound of a laugh he once cherished—he doesn't even remember *whose* it was. Six Wardens carried this burden before him. All six became the very monsters they hunted. Kaelen has survived longer than any of them, but survival feels like a curse. Until he meets **Solm Veylan**. Solm doesn't look like a monster. He looks like a peaceful savior. With the ability to strip away a person's grief, Solm leaves people smiling, calm... and completely empty. Now, with agents embedded in every global faction, Solm aims to awaken a two-thousand-year-old entity to erase grief from the world forever. He calls it ultimate mercy. Kaelen calls it an apocalypse of the soul. Flanked by **Mira**, a half-transformed twelve-year-old girl he chose to save rather than execute, Kaelen stands as the final wall against this blissful annihilation. Because grief isn't a disease to be cured; it is the raw, agonizing price of love. Kaelen has been paying that price for eight years. And he will keep paying it—even if it tears his soul apart. ---

In a distant galaxy, where the myth of the "Ancient Humans"—a mighty race that vanished without a trace—still haunts alien civilizations, a discovery shakes the balance. Archaeologists from the conservative Caledonian Kingdom find Ethan, an Ancient Human, preserved in a cryo-capsule. Instantly, Ethan becomes the center of attention: to Caledonia, he is the incarnation of their ancient god, a symbol of divine power they can claim; to forbidden cults and the galactic mafia, he is a Satan to be destroyed or his DNA sold to the highest bidder. Amidst this chaos, Ethan, who is not divine at all, sees a golden opportunity to pursue his personal agenda. With sharp wit and charisma, Ethan skillfully plays his role as the prophesied "heir," exploiting the beliefs and fears surrounding him. He begins to gather loyal followers from various strata of Caledonian society, including curious scholars, skeptical guards, and dissatisfied nobles. Behind his divine mask, Ethan relentlessly studies the secrets of ancient Caledonian technology, searching for traces of the old human civilization that might hold the key to his species' revival. Every threat from Satan hunters or DNA traffickers he turns into a demonstration of "divine power" or an opportunity to strengthen his position. As time passes, Ethan begins to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of the Ancient Humans and how deeply Caledonia is involved in guarding those secrets. His discoveries reveal technology far beyond the current understanding of the galaxy, giving him the tools to realize his vision. With an expanding network of followers and profound knowledge, Ethan leads a revolutionary movement. He does not wish to resurrect his species as worshipped gods or feared demons, but rather as a new, independent force, ready to take their place among the stars and reshape the destiny of the galaxy.

The god is dead, but its memory is hungry. Three thousand years ago, the god Tharos fell. Today, his fossilized remains—the Lorn Expanse—serve as the lifeblood of an empire. In the shadow of the Ribs of Lorn, the Empire of the Spine mines god-bone and harvests aetherich to power a civilization of brass and gears. But for those who toil in the dust, the cost of progress is madness. Kael is a survivor of the bone mines, forever changed by a catastrophic collapse in Chamber 19. While others died from the weight of divine essence, Kael woke with the "hum" in his blood. He now hears the frequencies of the dead god and tastes memories trapped in the dust—a gift that feels more like a slow-acting poison. He wants only to survive the grueling life of a scavenger, hiding the resonance that marks him as different. Everything changes when he encounters Ilara, a woman whose voice carries a power that shouldn't exist. She is a Vessel, capable of singing raw god-bone into life, and she is being hunted by the Empire’s mechanical enforcers. The Empire has spent centuries trying to stabilize divine energy, but Kael and Ilara represent something they cannot control: a living connection to a waking god. As the "Thrice-Born" prophecy stirs and the ground beneath the salt flats vibrates with a terrifying new rhythm, the two must flee toward the heart of the god’s corpse. In a world where technology is fueled by the sacred and bone-tech determines the hierarchy of man, Kael and Ilara must decide if they are the harbingers of a new era or the final echoes of a dying god's scream. https://www.royalroad.com/profile/869094/fictions

SYSTEM: Attention on the past equals zero power. Attention on the future calculations levels up. Attention stat uncertain. [Quest: Clean this Mess. Reward: +1 Strength, 5 XP.] When he completes it, he feels a strong physical move of energy. ... Admitted to his dream university, Robert thought his biggest fight was for survival on campus even while people took him to be a random 'Ordinary Schoolboy.' He found himself in a strange world of the diggers and learnt that his most scorned skill, mathematics could be the only system that would save him and make him pay attention to the future. Finally, he needs the best attention stat.

Five years mopping floors. One man. Undefeated. Ethan Cole is invisible at Blackridge Elite Academy—the janitor nobody looks at, the son-in-law everyone dismisses. What they don't know: he's the Ghost Marshal. He ended the Iron Conflict in 72 hours. He toppled governments with his bare hands. He took this job to disappear. Now sleeper agents are moving through Blackridge, targeting the children of generals and senators. The threat has resurface. Ethan sets down his mop. The most dangerous man alive has been watching them all along. And he's done waiting.

Dimitri Apollo, the illegitimate son of the influential Levan Apollo, was never destined to claim the throne of the Apollo Empire. But when his stepbrother Quinn...a reckless, pleasure-seeking heir...ignites a scandal that shakes their dynasty to its core, chaos takes hold. Framed for their father's brutal murder, Dimitri becomes the perfect scapegoat in a scheme orchestrated by his calculating stepmother. Condemned to seven years in prison, Dimitri loses everything he held dear. Behind bars, however, Dimitri discovers allies in the most unexpected places...a brilliant tech expert, a master thief, a fearless tracker, an incisive data analyst, a charismatic salesman, and a former dancer with lethal precision. Together, they forge a pact: to reclaim the Apollo Empire and bring justice to those who ruined Dimitri’s life. Seven years of meticulous planning. Seven years of unyielding resolve. Now a free man, Dimitri steps into a world that has moved forward without him. The empire he once knew lies in ruins, and his adversaries have only grown stronger. But Dimitri is no longer the marginalized son. With his loyal team by his side, he is determined to seize what was stolen...by any means necessary. The throne was never his birthright. Now, it’s his for the taking.

Despised by his wife she asked for a divorce after bringing another man home into their bed. The heavens seem to roar in fury and when thunder struck his phone, a new app was installed. *Infinite Wealth App: Congratulations New User, let's begin your rise to glory!* *Ding! New car has been awarded!* *Ding! User's bank account has been credited!* *Ding! Property awarded to user!* *Ding! Complete tasks and receive massive rewards!* When his ex wife sees him rise, she falls to her knees in regret. Those who put him down wish they could turn back the hands of time.

Arthur devoted everything to his wife, Isabelle, only to be discarded like trash. She used him, mocked his "lowly" status, and left him for a billionaire heir, thinking she had won the ultimate prize. But what she never knew? Arthur was the true heir to the city's greatest fortune. When the truth surfaced, Arthur didn’t look back—he rose to power, becoming the richest man in the city. He had even caught the heart of Karen Darwin, the breathtaking billionaire princess, who fell for him, not his wealth. Now, as Arthur basks in wealth and love, Isabelle learns the brutal truth—and the regret is unbearable. She lost the man who had everything she ever wanted. But it’s too late. Arthur had already won.

The residents of BB City judge Max Bladeheart based on his lack of strength because they use power as their social status marker. The Xeon System governs the abilities of all individuals, but Max’s awakening was deemed "defective," leaving him at the bottom of the social hierarchy. Max activates a concealed Xeon System ability that reveals extraordinary powers when he faces life-threatening situations. The XAO (Xeon Agents Organization) lacks any record of such power which enables him to transcend normal boundaries. Max starts a demanding path of training and combat expertise development to escape his position of average status. The higher Max reaches in his organization he discovers the existence of a secret war which directly connects to the origins of the Xeon System. Since his birth Max faces enemies in every direction and powerful factions attempt to control him while he fights to create his own destiny. His power will he shatter the global power system or will somebody break him because of their fear of his future strength?

Marcus Chen is a failed building inspector with a dangerous secret. He can read the "structural memories" of any building he touches. When a luxury high-rise collapses, Marcus uncovers a fifteen-year-old murder buried in the foundation, and the killer is the city’s most powerful developer. Framed for the crime and hunted by corrupt police, Marcus must race to find the bodies hidden in the city’s skyline before the trauma of his visions breaks his mind.