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CLEANERS A Filipino Urban Fantasy Series Synopsis When the monsters are real, who protects the innocent? In the Philippines, an ancient evil hides behind human faces. Shapeshifters stalk the night, preying on families while wearing the masks of trusted neighbors. Most victims never see them coming. Those who do rarely survive to tell the tale. Denmar and Marden Santos are twin brothers whose lives changed forever in a single night. Now they're part of a secret organization that hunts creatures most people believe are just folklore. Armed with blessed weapons and trained by survivors like themselves, they must navigate a hidden war where enemies look exactly like allies. Where the helpful janitor might be feeding information to monsters. Where saving one life might require sacrificing another. Because when shapeshifters can be anyone, trust becomes the deadliest game of all. As an ancient power stirs and the supernatural underground prepares for war, the Santos twins face an impossible choice that will determine not just their survival, but the fate of everyone they're sworn to protect. In a world where monsters hide in plain sight, how do you know who the real enemy is? CLEANERS is a supernatural thriller that blends Filipino folklore with modern urban fantasy, exploring themes of family, loyalty, and the price of survival when the line between human and monster becomes impossible to draw.

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.

Akira Kuromiya is just an average high schooler who gets killed by a robber. He wakes up and is now a chicken!? Even worse he becomes the familiar of a girl who"s apparently the heiress of a powerful clan. That was for a short while though, as he was abandoned and woke up to find out he, now she, is trapped in a deadly magical forest with all sorts creatures trying to kill her. The world she finds herself is one of magic and monsters like the manga she's been reading. Akira, now Hinotori is trying to live her life as a chicken in another world! The book is quite slow paced, with some arcs seeming quite useless and boring. However, I promise, every arc is important and I urge you to continue. If you can't, I won't try to stop you because the choice is yours.

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.