Magic

This is a fantasy story that avoids almost all cliches and has Antihero MC with a dark world setting. - - - Volume 1: 28 years old man James Carter dies from overwork and is reborn into a new world filled with fantasy and magic while retaining the memories of his past life. James, now Jake, who always wished to escape his dull and miserable life, has been given a chance to turn over a new leaf and start from scratch in a new world. Follow this journey of Jake Hill, will he be able to live the life he always dreamt of? — — Content Warning: This novel contains many dark and R-18 elements, like human trafficking, slavery, gore, torture, psychological trauma, and many uncomfortable concepts, readers' discretion is advised. — — A/N: This is not a romance story; MC is not a goody-two-shoes, nor he is chaotic evil. The story is a seinen type where the world doesn't revolve around MC; politics is heavy in this story; This story doesn't contain fan-service nor this is a wish-fulfillment. MC will be OP but not the strongest.

A world of magic, elves, wizards, monsters, and swordsmen. To survive here, what you need is either strength or a perfect disguise. Jonas was an ordinary Earthling who accidentally ended up here and became a swordsman under the guise of a beggar. In exchange for his light, he gained strength a hundred times that of an ordinary person. In the town of S, he trained daily to level up, living a normal life despite being ridiculed and scorned by everyone, not caring at all. Until one day, the girl he cared for and cherished the most was killed by a hidden force. Jonas harbored hatred, and it was time for his sword to taste fresh blood!

"What the... why does everything look so different? And why do I feel taller? Ryu, do you see this interface? Is this some sort of glitch or something?" - "I don’t think this’ a glitch, dude. We're in the game, like, for real! Look at us, I'm a knight now, and you're a wizard. This is insane!" In a world shaped by the neon-lit magic of a mysterious MMORPG, Kai and Ryu, two disillusioned gamers, find themselves thrust into a reality where the virtual becomes tangible. Transformed into their in-game avatars—a wizard and a knight, respectively—they navigate this enchanting yet treacherous realm.

In a world where darkness and light are intertwined, Ryu Tanaka, a young man shrouded in mystery, discovers his latent powers as a Shadow Weaver. With his newfound abilities, he's drawn into a realm of ancient magic and forgotten lore. As Ryu navigates this treacherous landscape, he's confronted by Hikari, a fiery antagonist driven by a burning desire for power. Their fates become entwined in a dance of light and darkness, with the world hanging in the balance. In a climactic battle, Ryu faces off against Hikari at the ancient ruins of Tenebrous Peak, but ultimately falls to his demise. However, his journey doesn't end there. Ryu's spirit is reincarnated into his own body, restoring his life and memories. Reborn with a newfound sense of purpose, Ryu sets out to prevent Hikari's destructive ambitions and restore balance to the world. With his shadowy powers reborn and his past experiences guiding him, Ryu is determined to change the course of fate. Will Ryu's second chance be enough to save the world from the brink of destruction, or will the shadows of his past define his future?

The Land of Seppora is a beautiful lush place, teeming with life and magic. It lies at the heart of Tempora, a world created and sustained by magic and nature. This is how Seppora looks, at least from the outside. The leadership structure of Seppora is however rife with corruption and injustice. The powerful are treated as gods and the poor are treated as trash, at the mercy of the aristocracy. A band of misfits known as Lux Libera aims to change the narrative for the better, at least on a small scale. But there is something deeper and more sinister that awaits them. Soon they begin to piece everything together. Attacks on innocent villages and capture of thousands who are never heard from again, The Solarian Temple's clampdown on non-conforming mages, and the Imperium's blind eye to the shortcomings of its officials, all lead to a plot steeped in darkness, one which could spell the end of not just Seppora but Tempora itself. Can 5 people with twisted pasts whose paths somehow align be able to stop this abomination?

In a world filled with the threat of death, a mysterious gate appears that brings dramatic changes. Dark Souls, an evil entity that slips through the gates, becomes an unexpected test of humanity's survival. To fight this darkness, humans tap into the power of Mana, an ancient energy source that is key to their defense. Alden, whose identity was erased by a forbidden magic used by his father, must survive in this dangerous world. His village is destroyed by rampaging Dark Souls, forcing Alden to embark on a journey full of challenges. In a world that doesn't recognize him, he faces a haunting uncertainty, chasing the shadow of a lost identity. However, to reclaim his right to be recognized by the world, Alden realizes that the only way is to face the Dark Lord who threatens his existence. In a disturbing and mysterious journey, Alden must face a powerful enemy that controls the gates, while embracing the power of Mana to rebuild his shattered destiny. ___ To support this book, please read to the end and give your opinion in the form of a review or comment...

Two Protagonists, Cj Kyotaka and Fei Foster killed each other out of pure rage. One wanted to protect his family while the other wanted revenge. When they both died, the two were brought before an Angel known as Theta. Theta is the God of Reincarnation and he has a task to save as many worlds as he can. It is revealed thst their is an infinite number of worlds out there that are in need of saving. Cj and Fei were given a second chance at life by travelling different worlds completing the missions assigned by Theta. In the many different worlds Cj snd Fei will visit, powers such as Magic, Alchemy, Aura and much more will ultimately reveal themselves. While travelling these worlds an unstoppable threat will show their Fangs after centuries of plotting. What will eventually happen to all worlds?

Coral Haller, a soldier in a special government division dedicated to hunting supernatural anomalies, reluctantly takes on a mission at a house flagged as a magical anomaly, despite being on leave. Tragedy strikes when his team is decimated, and Coral faces certain death, only to wake up in a hospital, confronted by a blind man and an AI. Given a choice between life as an experiment, which would ensure his family's safety and revive his comatose mother, or a peaceful death, Coral chooses life. He awakens in a new world, tasked with survival against monstrous raids, discovering a system in his head to aid his growth. Transported as a refugee to a school named Logia, Coral must learn magic and prepare for the king’s army against the dreaded Balmox.

"The first step towards the query for the real truth is being able to accept that it might be different from the truth that you believe in." If Ryle wasn't quick enough to use the 3rd Myriad Life: Transmigration, his life would have ended, because Equera, who he considered as his mother, made her consume a potent poison. What made Ryle confused was Equera was in tears and was embracing him as he was taking his last breaths. Would someone who had done an act of betrayal do that? No as an answer would be an understatement. Ryle's magic allowed him to be transmigrated 300 years later in the future and was in the body of Jadren, the 16-years-old young master of the Hlezel Family. As Ryle lived his life as Jadren, he was seeking for the answers behind his death, because instead of being angry, Ryle was instead filled with questions. Ryle believed that Equera would never poison him to death for no reason. Be an audience as he who transmigrated with myriad life, Ryle, embarks on a journey to figure out the truth behind his death. Was Ryle's death an another case of betrayal or there was a purpose behind it?

Caster Valley, Kansas, is a small peaceful town where nothing stays a secret for long. Where no paranormal phenomena ever happen. And it's the last place any murders ever happen. At least, that's what some of the townsfolk thought. Weston Brooks doesn't know what to believe. On his eighteenth birthday, strange unbelievable things begin to happen. Not only is his family in shambles, but the magic powers he was born with are out of control which divides them even more so after an accidental mishap that leads him to run away only for him to wind up at his best friend's house, who he has a crush on. Unfortunately, the bad luck he constantly has is only getting worse because his best friend's mother places a curse on them to never interact romantically without disastrous consequences happening. Now, with his misfortunes, he also begins to see a strange ghostly truck. At first, he ignores it. But then one day, he gets the courage to follow it. But that might have been his biggest mistake... Or maybe it was his fate. Being led to the bridge where he finds a black truck, the same black truck he's been seeing is at the bottom of the cliff by the bridge, and inside is the dead body of Barry Bloomsdale--a person everyone in town knows. Now, he gets thrown into a deep mystery and must solve the case with the help of the police chief's son and his cousin as well as a mysterious black cat that insists she's there to protect him. As they investigate, what they learn just might frighten Weston.