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Only in depths the glory, Only in despair the hope, Only in dying the awakening. Serious the fate’s ship Sails forward ruthlessly. Eighty years ago, Earth basked in the light of the cosmos, hurtling through the mysterious planets, each second an embrace of the unknown. That cosmic power, also known as Primitive Energy, like a nourishing shower, reinvigorated all living things, ushering humanity into an unprecedented era of awakening. Handsome yet unawakened, Edward Gold, found himself like a lost ship in this tide of awakening, even unable to hoist his sails. Most of his peers, like sparkling stars, one by one, unlocked their supernatural powers, while he remained stranded in the dark shadows. Very soon, he was often surrounded by brutal bullies and indifferent onlookers and mocking and beatings came to him like flood. Lonely, helpless, and desperate, Edward felt like he plummeted into the unfathomable abyss. ‘What a dismal existence!’ thought Edward. Yet, what agonized him most was what his girlfriend Sarah Wood did to him. She had once vowed to go through thick and thin with Edward. She had even promised to tie the knot and then spend the rest of her life with him until death would do them apart. What on earth did Sarah do to him? Would Edward Gold finally become an awakener and win his honour back? Come to unravel his journey from zero to hero and witness the legend of Supreme Awakener!

Seven years ago, Wade Wilmer caused a huge scandal in North City when he slept with a random woman. Hence, he had no choice than to step down as a possible heir to his family and quietly join the military to save his own name. Seven years later, relying on his own military achievements, he gained the highest position of Supreme Commander in the military. A position not even the president can question. He planned to peacefully live out his days in the army until he received news that his sister was being sold at an auction by their elder brother. His plan to stomp down on everyone who looked down on her in the past seven years changed drastically when he found out the woman he slept with seven years ago, had given birth to twin children.

In a sprawling modern metropolis veiled by neon lights and secrets, 21-year-old Adrian Cross discovers an extraordinary truth—he is the reincarnation of an ancient war god. Struggling with fragmented memories of battles long past, Adrian finds himself caught in a hidden war between forgotten deities and a ruthless syndicate bent on seizing divine power for themselves. As chaos seeps into the mortal world, Adrian must awaken his latent abilities, forge alliances with supernatural beings, and confront a mastermind whose plans threaten both humanity and the divine. But wielding the mantle of a war god risks turning him into the very monster he fights.

Arin was born with crippled meridians. He was mocked, beaten, and cast aside as the shame of his clan. But on the night of his greatest humiliation, when blood soaked the earth and lightening split the heavens, a voice awakened in his soul, "Ding! Fste-Defying System Activated. New Quest: Survive Against Heavens Will." From that moment, Arin swore to build his own path. With every wuest completed, his broken body mended and with every energy enemy defeated, his destiny changed.

Lucas Abnett, the aimless son of a business tycoon, finds a new sense of purpose when he meets Sophia Burner, who inspires him to take an interest in his family’s empire. But his world is shattered when Sophia betrays him, assisting Viktor Drago, the leader of a shadowy organization, in a brutal attack that leaves Lucas' entire family dead. Barely surviving with the help of his father’s loyal bodyguard, Kenji Kishimoto, Lucas is left scarred—both physically and emotionally. Driven by revenge, Lucas spends five years training under Kenji, adopting a new identity as Levi Kishimoto. With his new skills in martial arts and business, Lucas returns to America determined to bring Drago and Sophia down.

A few reporters gathered at the carnival of a newly formed kingdom. They started asking the citizens a few questions about their new King. Reporter: What do you think about your new King? Person A: He is a crazy man. Person B: He is a... maniac. Person C: He is a family man. At once everyone around them looked at the Person C as if he had gone crazy. Person C cleared his throat: Well, what I heard is that he wouldn't go crazy until no one speaks a word against his babies. He loves them so much. Everyone thought for a whole two seconds and nodded their heads. Reporter: So, your King has babies? Can you tell us about them? What about your Queen? Person A: They are weird. She is too. Person B: They are... monsters. She is a... Tree. Person C: They are cute and adorable. She is too. Once again everyone around looked at the Person C as if he had gone crazy. He once again cleared his throat: Well, if you want to survive in this kingdom, even if you know what they are, you have to say that they are cute and adorable. Once again everyone nodded their heads after thinking for two seconds. The reporters are confused by their answers. A human and a tree gave birth to monsters? What are they talking about? After asking around for a while, they got the answer: The hate in their King's heart makes the Monster tree grow. At the end of the Carnival the reporters got another news. Person A and B were killed by their King while Person C got a reward from him. Reporters: He really is a Manic tyrant.

Victor Garcia, a poor 24-year-old cleaner at a software company, lost his job after a clumsy mistake and lost all hope. He activated the Career Simulator System and embarked on a series of challenging missions. As he worked different jobs, Victor discovered hidden secrets in various careers and uncovered corruption in his country. Join Victor on his journey as he fights mafias and corruption, striving to make his country a better place. Brace yourself for intense missions and thrilling adventures as Victor scales up in life and uncovers the truth.

Kael Draven, a young man with a rare ability has always had a dream of belonging to one of the most elite groups responsible for protecting the royal family in the Kingdom of Veridale. A biannual test is held to determine who gets to enter the King's Academy and become one of the elite, would Kael Draven survive through the odds and what awaits him when he does gain entry and is exposed to a Web of lies, betrayal, and murder?

Leo was typical, overlooked and completely unprepared when a forbidden tome chose him and gave him the mark of a Warden and placed him under the Mage Academy. This school is an intermediary between worlds, a training ground where recipients of a gift of a System Interface, called a Codex, are trained. However, the file of Leo himself is empty, his Codex whispers that they are “unfinished,” and the elite at the Academy are watching him with suspicion and fear. Dropped into a realm of magical rank and fatal challenges, Leo is an exception. His magic is not dead, but a forbidden energy, which develops by consuming the magic and memories of others. In a maimed mentor who has an overabundance of knowledge, a genius competitor with a cursed lineage, and an ally with a talent to outwit the street, Leo discovers a rot inside the Academy. It is not merely teaching magic, it is harvesting it, it is tapping its students with the souls of its former students to feed its immortality, all managed by an enigmatic, manipulative Headmaster. As the boundary between the magical and the mortal realms collapses, Leo gets to know the horrifying reality of his destiny. He is a “Fractured Soul,” a descendant in an intergenerational cycle, who will either redeem the world or ruin it. In order to escape the cycle, he should learn how to overcome the same force that is eliminating his human nature and face the most outrageous truth of all: the man who has tortured him is his own father. The world has become the teacher, but Leo now has to rewrite the final lesson. Tags: Progression Fantasy, Academy Fantasy, Gaslamp Fantasy. Underdog Protagonist, Magical School, Forbidden Magic, System Interface, Conspiracy, Found Family, Cyclical Destiny, Tragic Romance.

A Murder Mystery Set in a Cape Town Hospital Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, known for its world-class medical care, becomes the scene of a chilling murder. Dr. Alex van Wyk, a respected but controversial surgeon, is found dead in his office, his body carefully arranged as if he were still at work. The only clue? A cryptic message scrawled in blood on his desk: "Do no harm." Detective Siya Ndlovu, a sharp-witted investigator with a troubled past, is assigned to the case. As she delves into the hospital’s inner workings, she uncovers dark secrets, rivalries, malpractice cover-ups, and a black-market organ trade operating beneath the surface. The suspects range from ambitious doctors to desperate patients and even the hospital's board members. Tensions rise when a second body turns up, a nurse found in the morgue, her lips stitched shut. The message is clear: someone is silencing those who know too much. With the clock ticking and another potential victim in the killer’s sights, Siya must navigate a web of deception, greed, and medical ethics. Can she unravel the mystery before the hospital turns into a hunting ground? Or is the killer always one step ahead?