Monster

The sky split apart. A mysterious System descended. The world turned into hell. Mutant zombies, ancient monsters, and tyrant Lords hunt the remaining humans. Civilization collapses, hunger spreads everywhere, and hope is nearly extinct. Yet in the middle of the apocalypse, one man rises. Axel. While others struggle merely to survive, Axel awakens a forbidden talent: [1000x Critical Chance]. One tree cut down… becomes a forest. One monster slain… becomes a mountain of resources. One fortress built… becomes an impregnable city. The ruined world becomes the foundation of his empire. Together with Abby, a strategic genius with a heart as cold as steel, Axel begins building something greater than a mere shelter. An Absolute Fortress. An empire rising from the ashes of the apocalypse. The tyrant Lords will fall. Monsters from other worlds will be harvested. Even the Ruler of the System will be challenged. Because in this chaotic world, only one law remains: Everything Axel touches… becomes 1000 times deadlier. And this time, he doesn't just want to survive. He wants to rule the world.

Dying a tragic death after being betrayed and used as a mere tool, the young man swore that he would never live for anyone else again if he were ever given a second chance. Yet, fate threw his soul into the body of Aldric—an illegitimate son of a king, who had been slaughtered at the bottom of the Forbidden Forest's ravine by his very own biological father. On the brink of death for the umpteenth time, a mechanical voice suddenly echoed inside his head: [Egoist System Activated]. This mysterious system did not require a holy hero. Instead, his power points surged drastically every time he made a selfish and ruthless decision. Forged by the darkness of the cursed forest, he began to crawl his way back up with a black sword in hand, preparing to tear down the royal throne built upon demonic sacrificial rituals. He did not return to become a savior for this rotten world. He came to seize the highest throne, and to become a monster far more terrifying than the rulers before him. "For the deepest wounds never give birth to a hero."

"This world doesn't need a hero. A broken world just needs a ruler crueler than any monster out there." Jonathan was left bleeding out on the wet asphalt. His fiancée walked away arm-in-arm with a rich boss, right as the city sky ripped open and monsters rained down to swallow the streets. Just as his breath was fading, a cold, mechanical voice buzzed in his head: [Critical Condition. Initiating Alpha Evolution System Synchronization.] Instead of dying, Jonathan got back up. Saving the world? He couldn't care less. He used the system for one thing only: hunting. From the street thugs who stomped on his head, corrupt military generals acting tough, to giant apocalyptic monsters—he butchered them all. He drained their energy to evolve. Now, so-called 'Gods' from other dimensions are descending to Earth because they feel threatened. They think Jonathan is just a street rat who got lucky with a cheat. Let them come. Jonathan only sees them as one thing: dinner for his next evolution.

The apocalypse arrives. Earth lies in ruins. But Maxwell Sullivan survives, navigating hell for one hundred years only to see the world end. He failed. Yet Fate laughs at him—throwing him back to zero hour, to the day all the chaos began! With a perfect memory of one hundred years of relentless warfare, every hidden relic's location, every monster's weakness, and every concealed betrayal is now within his grasp. Cold, cruel, and merciless, Maxwell is no longer the failed hero. He is the Absolute King who will plunder the future, slap the faces of the false "heroes" who once stepped on him, and build an empire from the ruins. Beside him stands Viana Enderson, the almost shattered princess, who now becomes his loyal right hand, shield, and brain. Ancient tribes, greedy conglomerates, even cross-dimensional entities—nothing can stop the King's domination. The apocalypse is merely a playground for the King of Time. Prepare to witness the most absolute conquest, where the future is his and the entire universe will kneel beneath the steel throne of a man who stepped forth from destruction!

WARNING: INTENSE THEMES When Greg opened his eyes in a strange bed in a world not his own, he expected confusion, not a glowing screen that labeled him as a "Host." But the system that bound itself to him wasn't one of swords, spells, or cultivation—it was something far more dangerous. The Desire System rewards every choice made. Each act of connection, every bond formed, every line crossed earns Greg "desire points"—points that can heal wounds, unlock powers, and strengthen his body. But not all missions are equal. The more dangerous and forbidden the act, the higher the reward from the system. When even looking into the healer's eyes is labeled "average danger," Greg realizes this isn't just a game. Each mission tests not only his performance but also his resolve. Will he use the system to grow stronger, or will he lose himself in the process? Caught between survival, confusion, and difficult choices, Greg must walk the fine line between man and monster in a world where temptation can be the most dangerous weakness of all.

Synopsis — Blood of the Synopsis — Blood of the Dragon When Kael survives an execution meant to erase him, he discovers the truth written in his veins: he carries the blood of a dragon long thought extinct. In a world where dragons were once worshipped as gods—and later hunted into legend—such blood is a death sentence. Hunted by the fanatical Order of the Severed Flame, Kael is forced into the depths of a cursed forest where his awakening draws the attention of an ancient dragon spirit bound to his soul. As scales form beneath his skin and fire answers his rage, Kael learns that his power is not a curse, but an inheritance born of betrayal, war, and forgotten gods. Torn between preserving his humanity and embracing the monster the world fears, Kael must choose whether to suppress the dragon within and die as a man—or unleash it and reshape the world in flame. As kingdoms burn and old powers stir, Blood of the Dragon is a dark fantasy tale of fate, identity, and the terrifying cost of becoming legend. Blood of the Dragon is a dark fantasy tale of fate, identity, and the terrifying cost of becoming legend.

<> After a Fateful battle (see Bk 1), Bayo is left decommissioned to face the secrets of a past ignored. Without the First Born, Ronke, Shin and Hana must tolerate one another, on their odyssey to find a cure. Tests and Temptations, trials and tremors appear on every side. A monster today, a masquerade rampage tomorrow, the chaos is unending while the Ascenders spread out with an uncanny desire to feed desperation and devastation, all of which serving as catalyst to the return of the Mad Prime. The legacy of the Mad Prime shall by the First Born, rise or fall. But what happens when the First Born is out of his league against the siblings and the schemings of Trixius? Who then ordains the fall or who then dictates the rise of a fallen Mad Prime? Whatever happens, Orun has never been this distressed. And with the fate of the entire 7 heavens on the ragtag team of adventurers, only one thing is certain… “The Unity shall not find perfection unless it has ‘Victory’ to overcome, the ‘Grace’ and ‘Patience’ to go about it. For in that alone shall the ‘Perfect Order’ be found.” Bayo Must Ascend and become Hero else the Universe be doomed! ----- AUTHOR's Words.

In the darkest corners of Marseille, where hope sinks faster than a rusted anchor, an overdose should have been the end for Jean Valéry. But for this broken Navy veteran, death was only a doorway. He awoke with another soul burning within him—that of the Black Sea Alchemist, the failed guardian of Atlantis, whispering of ancient magic and the vengeance of the deep. Every corner of the Old Port is now his laboratory, every drop of polluted saltwater an ingredient for deadly potions and poisons. Fractured memories guide him, while a raw and dangerous alchemical power demands release. But Marseille is not only a haven for crime bosses. Deep within its murky waters, an ancient power has awakened, demanding accountability for the failures of his past reincarnations. To save the city, he must first seize it from the grip of the underworld. To atone for the sins of the past, he must become a monster in the present. This is not a story about the rise of a hero. This is a story of transmutation—how a broken man is melted down in the crucible of magic, malice, and destiny. The question isn't whether he will survive, but what he will become afterward: an unbeatable crime king, or a protector damned by the sea?

In the world of Elarion, a person's fate is decided at birth. Everyone possesses an Aether Heart—the source of their talent, status, and future. Those born with powerful hearts are destined to become rulers, while those without one are treated as less than servants. Akseli Vainio was born without an Aether Heart. As the last heir of the once-glorious Vainio Clan, he became the family's greatest disgrace. Mocked by nobles, abandoned by his own blood, and rejected by the fiancée who no longer wanted a worthless husband, Akseli spent eighteen years living as the world's biggest failure. Until the night he was murdered. His death shattered an ancient seal hidden within his body, awakening the Void Heart—a forbidden power sealed away for thousands of years. The Void Heart can devour Aether Hearts, steal cultivation, and turn the strength of others into its own. But every heart it consumes slowly erases Akseli's humanity. Now, hunted by the Seven Great Clans and haunted by the voice of the ancient Void Emperor, Akseli must choose... Will he fight to remain human... Or become the monster the world feared all along?

“Look at him. Completely useless.” Whispers spread like poison as students mocked Asta. He stood alone before the crystal ball,his palms open, waiting for his family’s legendary flame. Nothing came. “No spark. Not even rookie fire. What a joke.” Laughter rang out. “I heard he killed his mother, like, he literally ate his way out from his mothers womb like a monster!” Asta trembled. “It’s not true… I saw the man in the black cloak…” The Empress rose,her eyes cold. “You worm. No flame. No worth. Get out of my sight you disgust me.” Asta walked away through jeers, to the labor pits. An old worker whispered. “They’re blind. I see the Legendary Dragon Flame in you...sleeping deep.” Asta stared at his palm. A dark smile grew. If the old man was right… he wasn’t weak. He was the strongest. When the Dragon Flame wakes, those who laughed will kneel in ashes. Did he awaken it? Did he take revenge? Dive into the fantasy to find out.