Parallel Memory

Elliot Kane is a scrawny, introverted college freshman at Crestwood University, relentlessly bullied by the campus elite: jocks, frat boys, and social media influencers who thrive on his humiliation. One night, during a particularly brutal encounter that leaves him battered in a dark alley, a mysterious cosmic anomaly binds an alien neural entity to his mind: the Death Mind System. This system grants Elliot a chilling power: by knowing a person’s true name and whispering their death in his mind, he can kill them instantly, their body collapsing as if their soul were snuffed out. No evidence, no trace; just a thought, and they’re gone. But the system isn’t just a weapon; it’s a living, evolving intelligence that feeds on death. Each kill upgrades its capabilities, unlocking new mental abilities: telepathic manipulation, memory siphoning, even glimpses into the victim’s final thoughts. The more Elliot kills, the stronger and more addictive the system becomes, transforming him from a timid outcast into a calculating force of vengeance.

Noah Stone has spent the last three years living a simple life. He works long hours as a mechanic, keeps his head down, and tries to be a good husband. He doesn’t remember who he was before an accident erased his past, but he’s made peace with it. Some things, he tells himself, are better left unknown. Then, in a single day, everything changes. His marriage ends. Strangers show up calling him “Chairman.” And the world he thought he understood starts to crack open. Suddenly, Noah finds himself pulled into a reality that doesn’t match the man he believes he is one filled with power, wealth, and expectations he never asked for. People who once overlooked him begin watching closely. Others seem threatened by his very existence. The problem is, Noah still doesn’t know the full truth about his own past. All he knows is this: If he really was someone powerful before he lost his memory, there must be a reason he disappeared. And not everyone is ready for him to remember.

Beyond the Horizon is a gripping futuristic adventure set in the year 2147, where humanity has expanded across the stars but not without consequences. Seventeen-year-old Kael Ryn awakens on a deserted spacecraft, orbiting a dead zone beyond mapped space. With no memory of boarding and no sign of the crew, Kael is left with a strange AI, fragments of a lost mission, and a single message from his late mother: "The truth is always just beyond the horizon." Driven by a need for answers and the eerie silence of deep space, Kael sets out on a journey across forgotten sectors and hidden planets. Along the way, he uncovers pieces of a suppressed history—one that questions the origins of human colonization and the price of peace in the stars. But he isn’t alone for long. Pursued by a silent threat and uncertain allies, Kael must decide who to trust and whether the truth is worth the risk. Blending mystery, survival, and self-discovery, Beyond the Horizon explores what lies past the limits of the known and what happens when you dare to cross them. The future may be vast, but sometimes the answers lie in the places we've been told not to look.

When a research expedition vanishes without a trace on a remote Pacific island, ex-soldier Kael Rynor is recruited for the rescue mission. Haunted by visions of ruins, rituals, and a voice calling his name, Kael thinks he’s losing his mind — until the island begins to respond to him. Storms shift when he dreams. Ancient symbols flare at his touch. And beneath the jungle roots, something ancient stirs — something that remembers him. As the team descends into the island’s labyrinth of ruins, they uncover the remnants of a forgotten civilization and the dark secret that destroyed it. Kael’s fragmented memories begin to return, revealing a terrifying truth: he isn’t just connected to the island. He was once its guardian — and the one who sealed away the entity now trying to escape. Now the line between memory and reality blurs. The survivors turn against him, the island burns, and the thing buried beneath begins to wake. To save what’s left, Kael must face the echoes of who he once was… Even if it means sealing himself away forever.

“Attention, everyone,” The reporter's voice cut through the air on the television and radio. “A severe thunderstorm with extreme lightning will hit the city tonight. The metrological department predicts that this lightning is likely to produce a high-power outage. Please, everyone, stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. Be safe.”  Within a few minutes, the warning became a reality. A massive lightning strike split the sky with a loud noise lasting for 5 minutes. Everyone in the house squeezed their eyes shut, clamping their hands over their ears in primal fear.   Then, just as suddenly, everything went blank--- Not just the lights, but all sensation, leaving only a profound darkness and death silence.  When their eyes opened, everything seemed dark, no buildings, no vehicles, no familiar faces--- only the towering trees of a dense forest surrounded them.    Before the confusion could completely overwhelm them.  The beam of light flashed in the dark, and an AI automatic voice announced: “Welcome to Game of Earth Signs”. "Earth Signs Game" story based on psychological thriller and survival. 250+ people are trapped in a deadly arena, forced to survive terrifying challenges based on Water, Air, Fire, Sky, and Land, including puzzles, riddles, memory tests, and brutal physical trials.

If you had amazing intellect and memory you'd think that you'd be revered and worshipped by many right? Wrong! That was the case for Levi who was born with astronomically insane mental abilities but fate played a cruel game on him by giving him a frail and weak body to house his mind. Thus, in this world of Arcane Energy, brute strength and destructive magical abilities are what is valued thereby making Levi's gift a curse rather than a gift. But a mysterious event turns Levi's fate for the better when a gate suddenly opens right when he was about to perform the Awakening ritual and he wakes up with a mysterious system that allows him to use his mental strength to build his physical strength and magic. From the weak, Arcane-less boy who couldn't live up to his parents reputation, Levi with this new found talent is able to Evolve Infinitely. He embarks on a journey to get stronger and rescue his family, but what happens when gods, monsters, and otherworldly civilizations all stake their claim on Earth? When faced with endless dimensions and infinite trial, what truly matters? Power? Talent? Or the unyielding human spirit?

Ever wondered why isekai protagonists always wake up comfortably in bed, complete with their predecessor's memories and a tearful sister/maid at their side? Well, our hero isn't so lucky. No convenient memory inheritance. No peaceful awakening. No helpful NPC guide. Instead, Kyle opens his eyes to find himself bound and at the mercy of a ruthless sorceress wielding a whip, demanding answers he doesn't have. Zero tutorial, straight to the boss fight. "Talk! Or else…" "Lady, I don't even know who I am!" Trapped in a medieval fantasy world where magic is heresy and the Church hunts practitioners without mercy, Kyle must navigate political intrigue, dodge religious persecution, and somehow survive the schemes of a dangerous sorceress - all while armed with nothing but his wits and a mysteriously acquired AI companion with a talent for unhelpful commentary. Welcome to a fantasy world where: Your enemies are smarter than you Your allies might kill you tomorrow The Church wants you dead And your snarky AI buddy won't stop critiquing your life choices

In the soaring spires of Altheria, magic determines a man’s worth. To be born without it is to be a ghost in a city of gods. Kaelen was a ghost—until the day he tried to die. When Kaelen plunges into the dark waters of the Great River, he doesn't find death. Instead, he awakens a forbidden interface: The Arcane System. This is no ordinary gift of the heavens; it is a cold, clinical accountant of agony. Its rules are simple: mana is for the blessed, but Despair Points (DP) are for the broken. Every bruise from a noble's fist, every insult spat in the mud, and every memory of failure is now a deposit in Kaelen’s account. With his new system, Kaelen can purchase what nature denied him: artificial mana veins, shadow-walking abilities, and the dark secrets of the very Academy that shunned him. But the Arcane System is a demanding master. To maintain his new power, Kaelen must keep the "market" of his misery volatile. He must enter the Academy as an uninvited guest, face the golden boy who tried to break him, and survive the scrutiny of the terrifying Inquisitors. Kaelen spent eighteen years as a victim. Now, he’s an investor. And he’s about to prove that when you have nothing left to lose, you have everything to gain.

Lucas was an unremarkable student, blending into the crowd with ease. He was the type of person who would never stand out in a crowd, content to live a simple and uneventful life. But all of that changed when he won the lottery. The day he found out he had won, Lucas was overwhelmed with excitement. He couldn't believe his luck and immediately started making plans for how he would spend his newfound fortune. But his joy was short-lived. Just as he was about to cash in his winning ticket, Lucas was struck by a car and killed instantly. But death was not the end for Lucas. He woke up in a strange new world, with no memory of how he got there. As he looked around, he realized that he was not alone. There were other people in this world, but they were all different from him. They had strange abilities and powers that Lucas could only dream of. As Lucas tried to make sense of his new surroundings, he discovered that he had been given a special gift. He had been granted a system that would help him navigate this new world and unlock his own hidden potential. The system was called [Random Luck], and it gave Lucas the ability to experience incredible luck at random intervals.

Many planets exist in the universe, and each one had strong individuals of various races, some of these strong individuals rose above the masses and became a god. However above all gods was the mysterious Creater, no one knew if he was like the other gods but much stronger, or if he was there for the creation of the universe. Perhaps he created it himself but despite the many theories, nobody knew for sure. However everyone knew of his strength and wisdom And it was because of his strength that the realm was mostly peaceful. Creator: “Everyone, I’m bored. I’m ready to face the next thing in life! But if I leave, chaos will reign due to your petty power struggles, therefore I will create a challenge called the tower. You must either give up your power completely or challenge the tower having your memories wiped and your strength reset. The one to reach the very top will gain my strength, good luck young ones.” And so a race began! Although everyone immediately forgot what he said when they entered the tower… but who knows, maybe they can gain back some memory and learn why they are there? Why did they decide to join the tower? Cover thanks to freepik.com