Cruel

On a hellish night, a secluded village is annihilated by a brutal Beast Man massacre. From the ruins, Roy Jecoriah (20), once a cheerful youth, is forced to dig up the corpses of his own family. On the brink of death, his despair awakens an ancient power called Martyr’s Blood Art, an ability to weaponize blood into deadly anti-magic. But every use comes at a cruel cost, his happy memories are erased piece by piece. With his remaining companions, Ivan, a cynical swordsman, Henry, a steadfast knight, and Faried, a cold sharpshooter, Roy wages a desperate guerrilla war. What begins as revenge soon grows into something far greater, as they build a sanctuary for humanity and uncover the truth behind their near extinction. The massacre was no accident. The Elves, beautiful and manipulative rulers of global power, are secretly orchestrating the genocide, using Beast Men as pawns. As Roy fights back, he ventures to the Dark Continent and uncovers a shocking truth. The feared Demons are humanity’s last allies, bound by an ancient pact forged through sacrifice. But victory demands everything. One by one, Roy loses his friends. Henry and Faried fall, and with each battle, his memories fade. Grief and power twist him into something far darker than the monsters he fights. In the end, humanity rises again with the Demons’ help, but at a devastating cost. Roy claims the throne, not as a hero, but as a tyrant. His kingdom stands on blood and sacrifice, and the boy he once was is long gone, erased by the very power that saved his people.

I died and reincarnated into the world of a webcomic I once read. At first, my life was perfect. I was born into a wealthy family, knew the future, and possessed a mysterious ability that allowed me to collect the luck of everyone around me. Good luck. Bad luck. I could store it, use it, and even change my fate. Then everything changed. A mysterious cube fell from the sky and stole my ability. In exchange, it gave me something even stranger. A System. But unlike ordinary systems, mine never stays the same. Whenever my luck reaches a certain limit, the system evolves into a completely different one. If I accumulate enough good luck, I receive absurdly overpowered systems capable of making me rich, powerful, or untouchable. But if bad luck wins... The next system becomes a nightmare. One that gives impossible missions, cruel punishments, and turns my life upside down. Unfortunately, that's not my biggest problem. As mysterious anomalies begin appearing around the world, a secret organization known as ARC is created to investigate them. And somehow... They've mistaken me for one. Now, according to ARC's classified records, I am no longer Leo. I am Anomaly-0004. The fourth anomaly discovered by humanity. Secretly monitored by a global organization, hunted by dangerous anomalies, surrounded by troublesome girls, and trapped in a never-ending cycle of changing systems... I just wanted a peaceful life. Too bad the world has other plans.

Born into a noble family and endowed with tremendous power, exceptional talent, and unparalleled physical attractiveness, one might assume these qualities to be blessings. However, are they truly advantageous or rather a curse? Allen Frey, a young man destined to inherit the illustrious lineage of Duke Frey in the Kingdom of Eldoria, finds himself entangled in this very predicament. Given his extraordinary social standing and the multitude of advantages at his disposal, it seems inevitable that Allen will lead a prosperous life and ascend to greatness in due course. What if this perceived fortune is merely an intricate facade, perpetually deceiving him at every twist and turn? What if it's all an elaborate lie? A hero summoned from another world with the mission to vanquish the Demon Emperor ultimately becomes the perpetrator, stripping Allen of everything he holds dear—his fiancée, sister, power, strength, and all that he possessed. Does this constitute fate? Even the figure known as the "Hero" ultimately eradicated his very existence. Can this be considered justice? In the final moments of his life, he gazed upward at the serene sky, mustering every ounce of strength to reach out his trembling hand. "Oh, God! Are you truly so merciless as to shatter my life?" "Can... Can you grant me an opportunity to alter this cruel destiny?!" He cried out, his voice strained, tears streaming down his face, and gradually he closed his weary eyes. [Ding! Fate Fighting System Successfully Bound!]

Miguel Kararas, a child abandoned due to his physical disability, witnesses the brutal murder of his foster mother, Eleanor, before being abducted by the Iron Claw crime syndicate. For 19 years, under the tutelage of the sadistic Dr. Dark, he is forged into 'The Scythe,' an emotionless killing machine now operating in the shadows fueled by deep-seated revenge. His life as an 'asset' changes when he meets Anya Molserat, an intelligent socialite held captive by the syndicate. Driven by an obsession with ownership and a need for vengeance, Miguel betrays the Iron Claw to free Anya. They begin a bloody escape, pursued by Syndicate Boss Mr. X and Anya’s cruel, possessive husband, Daniel Molserat. The truth is revealed: Daniel doesn't just want his wife back; he is the Iron Claw’s 'Angel Investor,' an ideologue behind the "Perfect Asset" project—designed to replace Miguel. Realizing their enemy is a two-headed monster, Miguel and Anya forge a brutal alliance tempered in raw intimacy, where every touch is a claim over bodies long treated as property. Now, from their dark lair, Miguel and Anya plan an invasion into the heart of Molserat Tech's power, preparing to destroy Mr. X and Daniel by pitting them against each other in a proxy war. However, the emergence of 'Khronos-Ghost,' an unknown phantom hacker, threatens to shatter their plans and prove that the price of freedom is far more brutal than they imagined.

Lucas, a hardworking young man in a difficult financial situation, arrives at his girlfriend Maya's apartment only to discover she's celebrating her birthday—a surprise to him since she claimed she wouldn't be celebrating. They’ve been dating for six months, and Lucas, who has been saving to buy her a gift, feels betrayed by her lie. Maya's friends and guests openly mock Lucas, belittling him as a mere delivery man and questioning why someone like Maya, a Harvard student, would date him. The apartment, which Lucas had rented for her using his hard-earned money, now looks unrecognizable, remodeled with new furniture and decorations, which adds to his confusion and sense of betrayal. During the party, Maya shows a clear preference for Adrian, her wealthy and arrogant boss, who arrives and casually holds her hand. Adrian and Maya’s friends humiliate Lucas further, suggesting he isn’t “good enough” for her. Adrian openly challenges Lucas, offering him a degrading job as a security guard if he licks his shoe, reinforcing the insult to Lucas’s dignity. Despite his heartbreak, Lucas remains silent, painfully realizing that Maya only stayed with him out of pity. Faced with the cruel reality of his girlfriend’s disregard, Lucas’s inner resilience is tested, leaving him humiliated but determined to face the hardships life continues to throw at him.

Kevin Hart never knew what it felt like to be truly loved. His father abandoned him. His mother raised him alone, sacrificing everything until the day she died, leaving him an orphan before he was old enough to understand what home meant. With her final breath, she held his trembling hand. "I'm sorry, Kevin... Mom can't stay with you anymore." He was still too young to bury the only person who had ever loved him. Standing before her grave, tears streaming down his face, he whispered, "Mom... I'll make you proud." With nothing left, he was sent into the military, where pain became his teacher and the battlefield became his family. Years later, the broken boy rose to become GODsFALL—the most feared War God alive. Kingdoms trembled at his name. Enemies prayed they would never meet him. Then he met Sarah. For the first time, Kevin laid down his sword. He walked away from power, glory, and bloodshed to become nothing more than an ordinary husband. He believed love was worth every sacrifice. But on their wedding night, Sarah walked out to be with another man. Alone in a room filled with untouched champagne and shattered promises, Kevin finally understood a cruel truth: The world had never chosen him. Not as a son. Not as a child. Not even as a husband. The man who gave up everything was left with nothing. This time, he would never beg for love again. The War God had returned.

************ For years, Adrian Hayes had been nothing more than a ghost at Northvale University. Despite his sharp mind and top grades, he was nothing but a scholarship student, a nobody among the elite. The rich kids mocked him, his professors barely noticed him, and even his so-called friends only stuck around when they needed help with their assignments. But the worst betrayal came from the one person he had trusted—Sophia Lancaster. The girl he had secretly loved, the girl who once smiled at him in the library, humiliated him in front of the entire campus, choosing to be with Nathan Sterling, the heir to the Sterling Corporation. "You? Compete with Nathan? Don’t be ridiculous. You’ll always be a pathetic charity case," Sophia scoffed, her hand laced with Nathan’s. Adrian had never felt more worthless. But everything changed the next morning when a single notification appeared on his phone. "Congratulations, Adrian Hayes. You are the sole heir to the Hayes Fortune. Your assets have been unlocked." Thinking it was some cruel joke, he clicked the link. Within seconds, his bank account balance surged to $50 million. Now, armed with wealth, power, and an identity no one saw coming, Adrian returns—not as the quiet, overlooked student, but as someone they’ll never forget. This time, he’s the one in control. The tables have turned. Nathan Sterling will fall. Sophia will regret her choices. And Northvale University will witness the rise of the Rejected Genius. Will Adrian use his newfound fortune for revenge, or will he prove that the best success is living well?

Nathan Cole thought his life was finally turning around. After years of devotion, Sophia Miller had finally invited him over, and he believed their relationship was about to take the next step. Instead, he walked into his worst nightmare...a cruel betrayal orchestrated by Sophia and her lover, the arrogant Lucas Reed. Used, humiliated, and discarded, Nathan barely had the strength to fight back after sacrificing his own bone marrow to save Sophia’s life. Left battered and bleeding, he was thrown into a cage with ravenous dogs, left to die. But when all seemed lost, something inside him awakened. A mysterious ring on his finger pulsed with power, flooding his body with strength beyond imagination. In a single moment, the weak, broken Nathan was gone—reborn as something far greater. Before he could process his transformation, an elite military force arrived, led by the cold and commanding Harper Valente. She revealed a truth more shocking than anything he had ever known—Nathan was the lost heir to the most powerful man in the world, hidden away since birth for his own protection. Now, the time had come for him to reclaim his destiny. Betrayed, reborn, and thrust into a world of power and secrets, Nathan faces a choice: walk away from the past and embrace his true heritage, or seek revenge on those who shattered him. But as enemies from the shadows close in, one thing is clear—Nathan Cole is no longer a pawn. He is a force to be reckoned with.

If prophecies are destined to come to pass, how is it that even a queen can interfere with one? And what does it mean for the future of the kingdom? The silent battle between land and sea intensifies when Nadia is sent to reside with the Royal Family of Noelle, and Queen Ariana decides she has a much better idea. With the help of her retired White Knight, Sir Rallian, Nadia is enslaved and Ariana initiates her plan to make Noelle an empire again. However, the mutually beneficial relationship between the queen and former knight is under pressure when Sir Rallian discovers Nadia's value and Queen Ariana begins to question if the she made the right decision letting Nadia live. Will this powerful friendship withstand the test of greed? Meanwhile, the Royal Advisor, Polaris, looks a fool as what he announced to be a prophecy no longer appears as such. Furthermore, correcting the intended course of events is more complicated with the queen involved, not to mention Nadia is seafolk AND cursed. Poor Rein Bow also finds herself overwhelmed and powerless in helping Nadia, and she hopes that joining forces with Polaris and his resources against this cruel villain will be enough to deliver the princess-turned-slave. Will Polaris manage to save his reputation without committing treason? Will Nadia have the better life she was promised outside the ocean? The story of the descendants of King Jorge and Emperor Gerardo continues in this tension-packed Book Three of "The Rose Tree Chronicles." New unique characters are introduced and clash in this fight for a prophecy to be fulfilled. Powerful alliances are strained and personal feelings are mingled in politics. Read "Silver Skeletons" and immerse yourself in a world of war and prophecy.

Kamu and Lampa Kingdoms lived to fight all the time. Kamu was a land with no respect for human life and love except, for those with royal blood. Lampa, on the contrary, had a humane King hence was better. After the death of King Guantai of the Kamu Kingdom, the throne was taken over by his cruel son Prince Martin, who was far worse than his father. He challenged King Kang’ethe to take over the rule of Lampa too for its riches and for it having no heir to the throne. He tried but never succeeded until Jasper; a wizard of the first order arrived in the kingdom and warned him of his rule. Later, Prince Martin, now the King, fell in love with a Lampa girl, who happened to be the presumed-dead daughter of King Kang’ethe. She was found by the Kamu warriors in the forest during their patrols searching for an herb for her dying mother. She was accused of trespassing, and was meant to be executed being from the enemy Kingdom. King Martin’s heart was drawn to this girl and did not want her executed. He therefore escaped with her and gave up the throne to his sister, who was also after the power. After King Kang’ethe found out his daughter was still alive and in love with Martin, he passed on his throne to them. His dream had come true and the two Kingdoms found peace. Love became the Silent Weapon that found them peace with no more bloodshed in battle. The two Kingdoms ended up uniting into Kamulampa Kingdom but two territories under the humane rule of; King Martin and his Queen Catherine; King Joseph and his Queen Dorothy.