Growth

After the death of his father and the pathetic health impediment of his mother, Mark Austin is faced with the harsh certitudes that come with the obligations of manhood. His journey into the hourly-burly of hustling began after he was forced to sell the only home his father left behind to foot the bill of his mum at the hospital. He began working as a Chef in one of the topmost restaurants in Chicago. Regardless, while being paid peanuts he was shamefully treated, belittled, and abhorred. As a result of his adaptation to the life of luxury that he enjoyed when his father was still alive, the ill-treatment and discomfiture he received from those who came to eat at the restaurant came as a poultice on his face and this made the transition from his once naive personality to one backhanded and tough-skinned rapid. He now hated everyone in the whole world! Soon enough he was smiled upon by providence as he became the only dernier resort to the whereabouts of the wife of the wealthiest billionaire’s in Chicago after she was abducted by armed men What will be his rejoinder when he stands face to face with the same anonymous individuals who exterminated his dad? Will he feel elated when he is reimbursed for all his exertion and toils when he was offered as his wife the billionaire's daughter and half of the cities in Chicago? A new lease of life you might diagnose!

Ethan Smith, the useless son-in-law of Steve's family. He faced so much humiliation from Steve's family and even friends of his wife, Ava.  Unknown to them, Ethan Smith is the lost heir of Emerald Group. With this new discovery, Ethan swore to make his enemies bow at his feet. But first, he has to protect everything he holds dear to his heart. Will he succeed in protecting everything including his new identity?

O Bored Prowler of the white pages stained in dark ink. Do ye tire and lose interest in the scrolls of endless writers that tell the dry tales of Systems? Of modern men who traverse through time and space to arrive in fantastical worlds where they achieve naught but baseless journeys? Of tasteless worlds with no intrigue, failing to grasp thy mind? If that be the case, hearken unto me, O Prowler! Let me appeal to thy desire for adventure and darkness, bringing thee into the world of LEASTRIA, where ye shall follow the story of foul men born from distorted shadow! Where selfish Stars toy with fate from their Odd Demesnes! Where the Enlightened, the Sorcerers, the Cradlers and the Genuine Accursed roam and rend the Sheltered Lands with their obscene lust and greed! Where ye shall follow the story of the Cursed Child as he seeks ‘The Bringing’ and rises from meagrehood to significance under thy eyes. Hearken unto my voice and begin this tale, if ye fear not to prowl in Mythology. Do ye dare, O Prowler, to be lost in true Fantasy? ---------------- I will be posting this story on Royal Road under the name Shade Arjuun

In a world cloaked in the illusion of peace and tranquility, danger lurks beneath the surface, hidden from the eyes of the unsuspecting masses. Jeremy, an ordinary individual thrust into extraordinary circumstances, finds himself at the center of a clandestine event orchestrated by beings of unimaginable power. As Jeremy navigates this perilous journey, he discovers dormant abilities lying within himself, waiting to be awakened by the crucible of danger. With each perilous encounter, Jeremy's latent potential unfurls, granting him the mantle of a superhuman. Yet, as Jeremy delves deeper into the shadows of the world, he uncovers unsettling truths about the nature of reality. With newfound clarity, Jeremy resolves to take action against the malevolent forces lurking in the darkness. With his newfound powers and unwavering resolve, Jeremy embarks on a quest to vanquish evil and restore balance to the cosmos. But as he confronts beings of godlike stature and challenges the very fabric of existence, Jeremy must grapple with the moral implications of his actions and the weight of his newfound power. In a world where every victory comes at a cost, Jeremy's attempt to save the world is fraught with peril and sacrifice. As he rises to unimaginable heights of power and prowess, Jeremy must navigate the treacherous waters of morality, facing adversaries who seek to maintain the fragile balance between light and darkness.

Dungeons started appearing on earth out of nowhere. In them contains various beast and monsters which brings nothing but destruction and chaos. Dave Cole's village was the first to suffer this harsh fate leaving only him and his little sister as the only survivors. The fate on humanity rest on the hands of monsters who seemed to come from the pit of hell. Just when all hope was lost, Green streaks of lights decemded upon earth as a blessing giving people supernatural abilities to ward off monsters. While everyone was getting amazing abilities, Dave who seemed to always have the worst luck got a vision as skill. It to only help him see things more clearer and had no offensive powers when battling monsters. He is regarded as trash and a disgrace in the village. But what no one expected was that he inherited a level up system.

After losing his sister to a demon attack, Taeyang swears to wipe out every last demon—no matter the cost. But in a world where only the strong survive, promises aren’t enough. As he fights to grow stronger, Taeyang gains allies… and makes deadly enemies. But when his closest friend becomes his greatest enemy, everything changes. Can he keep his promise? Or will revenge turn him into the very monster he swore to destroy? His journey began with a promise—but will it end in blood?

In the grand city of Arcadia, Evan Theodore Walker faces a tragic death on his 17th birthday. Yet, his death is not an end, but the beginning of an extraordinary journey. Granted a second chance by a mysterious power, Evan rises as a new protector with video game-like abilities. In a world brimming with magic and threats, Evan must hone his skills, complete quests, and confront enemies threatening his beloved city. With the formidable Victor and his fearsome black-clad army as foes, and aided by the heroic Aria and his loyal friend Riley, Evan battles to uncover the truth behind his family's death and safeguard Arcadia from ruin. In an adventure full of action and wonder, Evan must confront great challenges and discover his true strength as Arcadia's guardian.

"This world is unfair, so I want to change it. And in order to do that… I know I have to become the strongest. I want to become the absolute strongest." In the branching world of Discordia, sentient races joined forces to fight unknown enemies from another world. Tenma Kazuki, a young student in the combat school of Agni Veritas Academy, simply wants to live a quiet yet fulfilling life. However, he soon will realize that he will be more involved in this war than he wanted... and he has to be strong enough to weather the approaching storm with his friends...

A 10th Standard boy, Aldwin Chartered, started to understand the rules of the society from an early age. At first, Aldwin did not understand why he did not have friends of all his peers, but he did not. But as time went on, he found out why he didn't have any friends. Why did everyone avoid Aldwin also his parents considered him as a burden and also beat him? He tried 767 times to commit suicide, but he never had the courage. Then one day he went to commit suicide 768 times and if he wanted to come back from there, he could return. He lost balance in seconds and fell down from the roof. At last, just 1 foot above falling to the ground with great force, he felt that the time of the whole world had stopped. At that time, a system appeared from a white smoke that he couldn't understand. Said Aldwin, " You are chosen by the system. Be happy, Aldwin. Because your wish will be fulfilled. I'll give you a chance to start your life again. But this time you do not have to bear the suffering of this world in this situation. You will get a new body and handsomeness. But that's not now. I give you 24 hours before I send you to another world. By this time tomorrow, you will die and be born into a new body in a new world. You can do whatever you want in these 24 hours. You can take revenge from whom you want to take revenge. After 24 hours of your death, I will come again before you again to the new world. What will Aldwin do? Will he really take revenge in these 24 hours from those for whom his path has become very difficult? What will happen in his new life?

A young man with a cold personality trying to conceal his past was in his room with his best friend playing the video game "Hero United" when an ad appeared on the screen, transporting him to another world as the villain son of the Smith family. With the ultimate system, ' and his dark heart the world was just a step away from his grasp.